Bloodlines & Ballads- St Ives September Festival

Bloodlines & Ballads is an intimate and captivating session of original songs and storytelling by Anna Fern, performing as Songbird Anna, blending her distinctive folk-inspired songwriting with the rich, resonant tones of the autoharp.

Through music and spoken narrative, the performance explores heritage and history, drawing inspiration from lives shaped by the sea, Miners, Irish gentry, and everyday people. Stories of struggle, resilience, love, and quiet triumph are brought vividly to life, weaving individual experiences into a rich and relatable portrait of the past.

The journey continues with uplifting original songs from Musical Postbag—a unique collection inspired by vintage postcards, capturing moments of connection, longing, and joy across generations.

Bloodlines & Ballads offers audiences a moving and reflective experience, celebrating culture, community, and the enduring power of music to connect us with our shared histories.