New Music Critiques: Lisa Redfern

Gifted with a naturally pure, forthright voice, Lisa Redfern is a prolific singer/songwriter who’s clearly steeped in the deep roots of folk music’s forebears such as Joan Baez. Redfern’s humanist spirit rings clear, as on “Chickadee” where the artist’s sure hand on the acoustic guitar shows a nuanced feathering technique. We especially like the Spanish flavored “Mudita,” which show cases her vintage, traditional vibe. A rustic twang imbues “Why Can’t Our Dreams Get Along?” Though her singing can at times be faulted for over-modulation and a tendency to allow the harmony vocals to overpower her leads, it’s clear Redfern is a performer who could easily engage a like-minded crowd of folk fans.