{"product_id":"20260612-friday-12th-june-2026-double-header-with-elly-tree-faradena-afifi-monkey-shanti","title":"20260612: Friday 12th June 2026: Double Header with Elly Tree \u0026 Faradena Afifi; Monkey Shanti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor spot: Jess Brett\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntry: £11(door), £10(advance), £9(members).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinger\/songwriter \u003cstrong\u003eHelen Woodbridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, aka \u003cstrong\u003eEllYTree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a popular performer on the folk music scene. Her music crosses art-folk, pop, world music and other singer\/songwriter genres with distinctive passion and flair; her unique musical style is imaginative, soulful and enchanting. The true genius in Helen’s often quirky but always intelligent songs is her sublime storytelling prowess that covers just about everything from gardening to love, Greek mythology to wanderlust, all the while combining sharp observational lyricism with strong catchy melodies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelen’s latest CD, “EdgewaYs”, brimming with sharp observational lyricism and memorable melodies, was released in March 2026. On the album she is joined by Faradena Afifi, Merlyn Bruce (percussion) and David Wright (percussion, keys and voice). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evening Helen is joined by Faradena Afifi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“EllYTree sings original, intelligent and irresistible folksongs performed with a driving rhythm and a voice that seems to summon up the gods.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"www.ellytree.co.uk\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ellytree.co.uk\"\u003ewww.ellytree.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca title=\"ellytree.bandcamp.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/ellytree.bandcamp.com\/\"\u003eellytree.bandcamp.com\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaradena Afifi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a British Afghani multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, composer and T'ai Chi Chuan practitioner and teacher. She works as a soloist or in collaboration with sound recordists, musicians, artists, dancers and poets. Her music is expressed through movement, meditation and the natural world; often using birdsong as part of the experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaradena is the co-founder, facilitator and co-ordinator of The Noisy Women Present, an award winning intentionally diverse, intersectional mixed arts collective. She is active on both the free improvisation and folk scene. Faradena is a long-term community and street musician specialising in working and performing with non-verbal adults with complex needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer debut solo EP of evocative and moving songs about life, love and death, “Flash of Blue” (2024) is available on bandcamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A delightful collection of traditional and original songs, all embedded in thoughtful arrangements”\u003c\/em\u003e– Steve Tilston.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"http:\/\/www.faradenamusic.co.uk\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.faradenamusic.co.uk\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.faradenamusic.co.uk\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonkey Shanti:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swinging from one style of music to another, Monkey Shanti is a 5-piece South Asian folk-pop fusion band from Cambridge, with Anusha Iyer (vocals); Ananth Iyer - percussion (cajon, djembe, tabla, mridangam, kanjira) and vocals (konnakol); Jess Brett (guitar and vocals); Jo Beardmore (flute and vocals) and Chris Pointon (bass guitar and double bass). They break the language and genre mould with their eclectic mashups, covers and originals. Their performance is a celebration of diversity, unity and the timeless power of music, with versatile vocal styles and percussion, melodic flute, energetic guitar and bass, all resonating with a wide and diverse audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Monkey-Shanti-61557206092348\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Monkey-Shanti-61557206092348\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Monkey-Shanti-61557206092348\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJess Brett:\u003c\/strong\u003e The evening will begin with a floorspot from local Cambridge favourite Jess Brett, who mixes soulful vocals with an excellent guitar style.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CambridgeFolkClub","offers":[{"title":"advance","offer_id":57104394617207,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"members","offer_id":57104394649975,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0006\/files\/Doubleheader12Jun2026.jpg?v=1779994449","url":"https:\/\/cambridgefolkclub.co.uk\/products\/20260612-friday-12th-june-2026-double-header-with-elly-tree-faradena-afifi-monkey-shanti","provider":"CambridgeFolkClub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}