Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For three decades Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal.
From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup ‘Equation‘ through to
becoming a revered duo on the folk music scenethis multi award-winning folk music couple continue to exude timeless classwith their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music.
2025 sees them celebrate 30 years of their musical partnership with the release of their first live concert album. Titled ‘Another Day At The Circus’ it perfectly encapsulates the intimate poignancy of an evening with a couple at the top of their game.
Kathryn and Sean have twice been voted BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo as well as winning Best Duo honours from both Spiral Earth and Fatea Magazine.
"It’s folk music for the modern age”– The Telegraph London
"These guys are something very special”– Acoustic Magazine
"Rightly regarded as one of the most engaging folk / acoustic duos on the circuit”– Rock n ’Reel‘
"The couple’s intimacy and strength of passion on stage have won them many fans and an enviable reputation as ‘songwriters par excellence" - fRoots
