Sarah Leah Cobham

The Holmfirth Antifolk Festival prides itself in offering performances with a difference.  So that a variety of artists (and I do not use the word ‘artist’ lightly) can bring their creative minds to the party.  This year I’m looking forward to hearing Sarah Leah Cobham who is also creative writer in residence at Well Women Wakefield.  I caught up with Sarah to find out more about what she was planning.

Martin: How would you describe yourself as an artist?

Sarah: My art covers a multitude of genres, I am a writer, a poet, a performer and a singer. I like to bring an audience with me as I tell stories and poems which explore the many sides of human nature.

Martin: What are you planning for the festival this year?

Sarah: I am planning to tell a short story about an ancient pre-Christian Georgian ritual which incorporates Georgian song. I am currently writing a book called Nino's Song which has both short stories, poetry and photographs of The Republic of Georgia and plan to give performances from that.

Martin: Where would you like to take your writing in the future?

Sarah: As the writer in residence at the Well Women Centre my focus is always on empowering the female voice so as an artist my work will always reflect that. 

You can catch Sarah at Hot Banana Music in Holmfirth on Saturday 9 May from 7.00pm.

One final thing, Sarah is also organising 'Women's Voices Ring Out' in Wakefield Monday 18th May with booked performers and a women only open mic.  Details below.