Mark Norman Harris feat. Henni Linnea
Mark Norman Harris is a Canadian artist whose work is an eclectic mix of folk, rap, and blues tied together with improv, comedy and storytelling. Currently based in Paris, he released an EP (Pre War Era) with Quvib Publishing, as an illustrated book with a digital download. The group consists of musicians from different countries, namely France, Finland, and the UK. The work is intended to be satirical social commentary and banal entertainment.
Finnish Henni Linnea is a London-based violinist and performer. After meeting Mark in Nepal, they have played together for three years, including an epic late night gig at last year's Byline. Henni is a skilled improviser and her fiddling adds a certain magic to the music. Classically trained, she has now immersed herself in folk, rock, hip hop and spoken word, and performs with artists from all over. Henni performs regularly with the Poetry Brothel London.
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