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 the Hastings/St Leonards area - including in front of thousands of people at the annual Hastings Beach Concert in August 2009.
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!
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.
THE MOORS are:
Elaine Edwards – soprano sax, flute, fife 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. Born in Norfolk, she has spent many years in London and Sussex. |  |
 | 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 and is the current chairman of the Hastings & Rother classical guitar society. He teaches classical guitar with the East Sussex Music Service. Like all the other Moors Richard lives in Hastings, just around the corner from Ken and Elaine. |  |
 | Ken Edwards – bass guitar, 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. Born in Gibraltar, he lived in London between 1968-2004 before moving to Hastings with Elaine. |
Tok Tippayanasa – drums Tok played in bands in Thailand for over 15 years, then stopped to run a bar and guest house for tourists for two years before settling in Hastings, where he has lived with his family for over 10 years. "I never thought I was gonna play music again, but the music is always in my heart," he says. He has been the Moors' drummer since January 2010. Many thanks to Andy Maby, who was our drummer throughout 2008/9. Andy now drums full-time for the Cajun Dawgs. |  |
