Born on the tiny Island of Guernsey to a Portuguese family, British singer- songwriter Nessi Gomes channels influences from both sides of her ethnicity, blending the essence of the traditional, emotional and ‘larger than life’ Fado folk music with British progressive modern inspiration.
The debut album - Nessi Gomes - Diamonds & Demons.
Produced by Duncan Bridgeman, (1 Giant Leap).
UK Release: 14 October 2016.
“Hauntingly atmospheric and lushly textured nods to Bjork & Kate Bush”
Paul Lester – The Guardian
“A record that is at once lustrous and shadowy, mysterious and magical, intimate and idiosyncratic. An exercise in shaping beauty out of despair”
Music Week
“Stunning debut from a composer and lyricist of rare invention and beauty”
Folk Rado UK
“The followers of Beth Gibbons, Joanna Newsom and especially the excellent Daughter will find themselves becoming fans of Gomes after hearing her debut album”
Songwriters Magazine
- The single These Walls received spins on BBC1, BBC2, 6 music and more. Winner of Best of - British Unsigned Female for 2016.
- Performed in 18 countries during the last 2 years including Glastonbury festival, Shambala,CambridgeFolkfestandmore.
- Raised over $50k in a crowdfunding campaign.
Born on the tiny Island of Guernsey to a Portuguese family, British singer- songwriter Nessi Gomes channels influences from both sides of her ethnicity, blending the essence of the traditional, emotional and ‘larger than life’ Fado folk music with British progressive modern inspiration.
The debut album - Nessi Gomes - Diamonds & Demons.
Produced by Duncan Bridgeman, (1 Giant Leap).
UK Release: 14 October 2016.
“Hauntingly atmospheric and lushly textured nods to Bjork & Kate Bush”
Paul Lester – The Guardian
“A record that is at once lustrous and shadowy, mysterious and magical, intimate and idiosyncratic. An exercise in shaping...
