Fear of the Forest

Fear of the Forest is a hammered dulcimer-led ensemble formed in London in 2012 and fronted by Kate Arnold on dulcimer, violin and vocals. The band combines influences from English and French folk, Middle Eastern, early and classical music to create a sound that has been described as 'punk baroque'. Lyrically the songs draw upon folk and fairy tales, mythology, social history, political affairs, and the strange tales of Kate's half-gypsy grandmother. Kate has recently worked with Lisa Knapp, Doudou Cissoko and Daemonia Nymphe, amongst others. She also performs as a solo artist and leads ceilidh and folk bands for special events.