Born and raised in the Netherlands, Catch The Sparrow (singer-songwriter Suze Terwisscha van Scheltinga) initially studied to be a jazz vocalist before her love for folk music brought her to the North East of England. She quickly became a fixture on the Newcastle folk scene, performing extensively throughout the region before relocating to London in 2024.

A natural storyteller with a keen ear for captivating melodies, her songs effortlessly cross boundaries of style and genre to create a sound that is uniquely her own. As she taps into folk ballads and fairytales, she introduces a colourful cast of scorned wives, sheltered princesses, free-spirited poets, and crossdressing adventurers, shedding a new light on timeless tales.

“…elaborate, fairy-like ballads on a bed of piano sounds … with the violin seeking its own mercurial way throughout.” – New Folk Sounds

Sylvid are a new duo on London’s folk scene. Singer-songwriter Maria Mihailik and jazz-fusion artist Helena Day have collaborated to bring a soulful sound and lush harmonies to beloved traditional folk songs, with an emphasis on music from the Appalachian region.

Despite their recent formation, Sylvid are already making waves on the current folk scene… the pair are also among the hosts of one of London’s most popular trad nights, Folk of the Round Table.