Hilary James facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hilary James
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James with her mandobass
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| Background information | |
| Born | Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England |
| Genres | Folk, Classical, Blues, Swing |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, artist |
| Instruments | Vocals, mandobass, double bass, guitar |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Labels | Acoustics Records |
| Associated acts | Mandolinquents, Simon Mayor, Slim Panatella & the Mellow Virginians, Spredthick |
Hilary James is a talented British musician. She is known for her amazing voice and for playing many different instruments. These include the guitar, double bass, and a special instrument called the mandobass. She is also a songwriter, creating her own music.
Hilary often performs with her partner, Simon Mayor. Together, they lead a musical group called the Mandolinquents. Before that, Hilary and Simon toured as a duo known as "Spredthick."
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Hilary's Musical Journey
Hilary James was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England. She started her musical career in 1976 and has been active ever since. She is a true multi-instrumentalist, meaning she can play many instruments well. Her main instruments are the guitar, double bass, and mandobass. The mandobass is like a very large mandolin that plays low notes.
Hilary sings a variety of music styles. These include folk music, classical, blues, and swing music. Her skills as a vocalist and instrumentalist make her a very versatile artist.
Working with Simon Mayor
Hilary James and Simon Mayor have been musical partners for a long time. They have created many albums together. Their group, the Mandolinquents, is known for its unique sound. They often blend different musical styles in their performances.
They also performed as "Slim Panatella and the Mellow Virginians." This group included Hilary, Simon, and Andy Baum. They released a single called Sweet Nicotina and an album.
Music for Young People
Hilary James has also created special music for children. She collaborated with Simon Mayor on several albums designed for young listeners. These albums often combine fun stories with music.
Some of their popular children's albums include Lullabies with Mandolins and Children's Favourites from Acoustics. They also made a series called Musical Mystery Tour. This series included albums like Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! and Up in a Big Balloon. These albums help introduce music to kids in an exciting way.
Solo Albums and Other Projects
Besides her work with Simon Mayor and for children, Hilary James has released her own solo albums. These albums showcase her unique voice and songwriting skills. Some of her solo works include Burning Sun, Bluesy, and Laughing with the Moon.
She continues to perform and record, sharing her love for music with audiences of all ages.
