Annie

Annie Parker joined Kindred Spirit in 2002. She is an outstanding flute player. She grew up in Wales and learnt to play the flute classically to a very high level. The school youth orchestra she was a part of won national finals and performed at the Albert Hall, where she even played a solo! Currently she performs, composes and teaches. She also explores different types of music, being particularly interested in contemporary classical music and in folk & folk rock. She enjoys improvising and now plays saxophone & penny whistle as well as flute, piccolo, alto flute and bass flute not to mention singing.
 Like Sim, she puts her instruments through effects pedals creating some very interesting sound-scapes and her sheer technical ability and dexterity, combined with a talent for improvisation produces thrilling instrumental solos.Apart from her having joined the "Kindred Spirit" clan, Annie performs with "Tanglefoot" barn dance band and offshoot band "Tanglen". More recently, Annie has also joined a local function band.

“Annie is a very talented musician with a natural ear for harmony and improvisation. Her bright style and enthusiasm was not wasted on the audience. You probably noticed us all lifting and swaying with her when Annie pipped the high notes! “

Ray Cawte