Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker

To win the ‘Best Duo’ category at the 2015 BBC Folk Awards is quite an achievement at any stage of an Artist’s career. But just two years prior to this accolade Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker were virtually unknown on the folk scene, so their success is quite remarkable.

Following the release of their first two albums One Light is Gone and The Seas Are Deep, interest began to grow in the blogging community. But it was musician and producer Jim Moray who persuaded them of a far bigger audience who’d appreciate their classically instilled traditional songs and self-penned lovelorn ballads.

Their latest Album has drawn the most attention and plaudits – earning five star reviews across the board. Much of their music is characterised by lush chamber ensemble orchestrations, what truly sets them apart is the combination of Josienne’s exquisitely nuanced, emotionally effecting voice and Ben’s intricately expressive, adroit guitar technique.