Artists:Susan Mahoney

Susan Mahoney, now known as Anabrese lives in Scotland and has been writing and performing original songs since she was 6 years old. Her first solo performance was miming to Kate Bush’s ‘Wuthering Heights.’ As an adult she formed ‘Yellow Earth’ an acoustic duo with here sister Linda. Yellow Earth performed all over Scotland including performances in the Aberdeen Alternative Folk Festival and Aviemore Folk festival. They had a dedicated following and plenty of publishing and recording company interest. They also had a number one in the Scottish Charts with "And I Know' where it stayed for 13 weeks. The girls also gave interviews and played live sessions for BBC Radio Scotland.

As a solo acoustic artist Susan has supported songwriting legends Gallagher & Lyle and Mike Heron and the Incredible String Band. She has also performed live sessions for BBC Radio Scotlands’ ‘Celtic Connections’ and performed at the International Edinburgh Festival and Glasgow Folk Festival. Susan has also lent her voice to TV commercials and been a session recording vocalist for many Scottish bands and performing artists. She has also been involved in community projects helping establish up and coming singer/songwriters.

Susan’s songwriting influences include artists such as Leonard Cohen, Sting, Suzanne Vega, Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, Beth Neilson Chapman and Enya.

"Nowadays, I tend to be inspired by nature and my writing can include any observations or insights I may have been given into the human condition and our purpose on the planet."