Songwriters and Wordsmiths

Songwriters and Wordsmiths

Episode 3: Full Force and Foot Pedals

Host: Tracey Hammett

Guest: Eli Dayo

Tracey Hammett has been curating a night at the Hootananny in Brixton for the last thirteen years, it’s called Songwriters and Wordsmiths, it happens once every three months on a Tuesday evening and it showcases brilliant emerging songwriters and musicians.

This radio show is all about introducing you to some of the talented artists she works with. It celebrates them, by playing their recorded music and through hosting their live performances. There’s chat about songwriting and creativity too. It’s essential listening for anyone who is interested in lyrics, music, songwriting and outstanding live performances from brilliant emerging artists.

In episode three, the hugely talented Eli Dayo brings her array of foot pedals and her beautiful guitar into the studio and plays live for us. You will hear some recorded tracks from her digital album, Full Force, plus live performances of Promises and a brand new track, Confidence. Her voice and guitar are truly stunning – she uses the guitar in such an innovative way – both her voice and guitar playing are richly melodic and percussive. Discover how her song-writing journey began – how she rearranged Silent Night at the age of ten and find out how she makes her magic. You will also learn about her favourite fruit!

Tracklist: 

Do You Love – Eli Dayo

Promises (Live on Morley Radio) – Eli Dayo
U Oughta Know – Alanis Morisette
Miles Away – Madonna
Let Me Down – Ashaine White
Confidence – (Live on Morley Radio) – Eli Dayo
Sin – Eli Dayo

Eli’s recommendation: Ashaine White

You can follow host @hammett_poems and guest @eli.ldn on Instagram, and check out the Spotify playlist