Dear Wife
Dear Wife is a folk songwriter, composer, poet and facilitator based in Hertfordshire and London.
She studied English at the University of York, where she joined the Writing Squad. After completing her MA at UCL, she trained in teaching and horticulture. Her musical practice spans folk, field recording and composing in response to the natural sound environment. She teaches piano and facilitates workshops across primary and secondary schools in music and nature-led creativity. Her debut EP, Folly, was released in 2024. Her debut album is forthcoming. 2026 performances include Cambridge Folk Festival, Deepdale Festival, The Harrison and Green Note.
"Beautiful” vocals (BBC 6Music)
"Dear Wife's songs probe into the wonderful and unexplored corners of human experience" (Nick Hart)
Her poetry has been published by The Poetry Business, Banshee, Under the Radar, Butcher’s Dog and Lighthouse.
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