Songwriters and Wordsmiths

Songwriters and Wordsmiths

Episode 4: Whistlers and Hummingbirds

Host: Tracey Hammett

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.

Listen to a selection of Hootananny artists and some fantasy Hootananny artists too! Ann Liu Cannon, Vashti Bunyan, Ashaine White, Andrew Bird and much much more…

Tracklist: 

Surrender to The Void – Birds Flying Backwards

Jianni’s From Australia (She’ll Get By Fine) – L.A. Salami

Train Song – Vashti Bunyan

Favourite Thing – Ashaine White

Oh Sister – Andrew Bird and Nora O’Connor

Sinking Foxes – Ann Liu Cannon

Texas Hold ‘Em – Beyoncé

HONCO MONCO – The Taff Rapids

Take A Sexy Picture of Me – CMAT

I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor – Xyalroo

A Hundred Lovers – Simeon Hammond Dallas

Time After Time – Margaret Whiting

Flicker – Martha St Arthur

Righteously – Lucinda Williams

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