The Moors

THE MOORS are a band founded in 2008 in Hastings, East Sussex, UK, by Elaine and Ken Edwards. We have played several indoor and outdoor gigs in East Sussex.

THE MOORS’ brew includes Balkan gypsy music, klezmer, mediaeval Sephardic melodies, Cuban rhythms, jazz, blues, folk and rock music, and encompasses original compositions as well as arrangements of traditional music.

Listen to our music here or watch and listen to us here - or why not buy our CD comprising seven tracks recorded in 2009? (We're going to be recording a full-length album soon – watch our Facebook page for up-to-date news.)

Book The Moors for your function! We can do parties, weddings, festivals, events of all kinds where dancing and merriment is required, anywhere in the South East of England ... please go to the bookings page to listen to the kind of music we can provide, or contact us by phone or email for details and costs – no obligation.

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Elaine Edwards – soprano sax, flute, piccolo, melodica

Elaine has been playing flute and piano for over 20 years, and in recent years has added soprano and tenor saxophones. She has studied classical/ contemporary music and multi-media, and teaches music.

Jenny Benwell – fiddle

Jenny studied violin at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and went on to play fiddle and viola in folk rock bands, touring Europe. She continues her classical career, and teaches music.

Richard Butler – guitar

Richard studied music at Goldsmith College in London. He teaches guitar. Like all the other Moors Richard lives in Hastings, just around the corner from Ken and Elaine.

Ken Edwards – bass, vocals

Ken is an editor and writer who runs the small press Reality Street. He has been involved with contemporary music of various kinds for many years, both as composer and performer.

Tom Alexander – drums, percussion

Tom joined the Moors in summer 2011. He was a founder of Sambalanco and teaches percussion in Hastings.

Russell Field, who plays regularly with Barbara Dickson, Midge Ure and Sarah Jane Morris, among others, also drums with the Moors from time to time.

Many thanks to Andy Maby, who was our drummer throughout 2008/09, and now drums full-time for the Cajun Dawgs, and to Tok Tippanayasa, our drummer in 2010/11, who has left the band, but may reappear occasionally!

Looking for the (US) Moors? The US-based band called the Moors is not currently active but has a loyal following. Their original and traditional songs combine Celtic, medieval and modern music in an unforgettable electronic and otherworldy setting, drawing on the trance-inducing and consciousness-altering properties of overtones, featuring primal percussion and haunting winds and vocals.

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