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Background in detail

A recording and performing artist of stature, Martha’s career was launched in the much acclaimed music-comedy duo ‘Donna and Kebab’ at the end of the 80’s. This creative partnership, with the award winning actress /singer Eve Polycarpou went on to accumulate TV , Radio and Theatre credits nationally and Europe wide.

In 1995, re-named ‘Martha and Eve’, the duo focused their attention on their prolific songwriting skills and have recorded 3 albums, a club single and a DVD of their show ‘LIVE at The Hackney Empire’.
Their most recent tours have taken them to Germany, Switzerland, Cyprus and the Middle East.

For more details on this partnership go to
marthaandeve.co.uk

 

Martha’s solo project ‘Café Aman’, launched in 1999, began her journey as a composer with a focused look at her developing vocal style and the music of her ancestors.

A music degree B.A (Hons) graduate, Martha has received numerous commissions for music work including works from the Arts Council, PRS foundation, London Arts Board, music festivals, a short film, theatre plays and title and incidental music for documentaries.

As a presenter Martha has presented world music programmes on radio, including a documentary for BBC Radio 3 on ‘Rembetika – The Greek Blues’ and the documentary film ‘My Sweet Canary’ (2011).

TV Credits include numerous TV appearances in UK and Europe performing commissioned music, interviews for tours, performing original music include:
BBC2  ‘Edinburgh Nights’
CHANNEL 4  ‘Mid- Life’
BBC  ‘Hidden Strengths’
ITV  ‘Village London’
BBC1  ‘Birds of a Feather’ – Acting.
SKY TV  ‘Frank Bough Live’ 
CHANNEL 4  ‘First Tuesday’ 
CENTRAL TV  ‘Here and Now’
CENTRAL TV ‘First Night’
SKY TV  ‘Jameson Tonight’ 
Channel 4  ‘01 for London’ 
ITV  ‘Thames Roadshow – Presenter
BBC1  ‘Daytime Live’

RADIO credits include
BBC RADIO 3 Womens Hour Special and LBC Xmas Traditions - Performed commissioned pieces; BBC Radio 3, New Years Eve Special; Also to date; some 70 guest appearances performing live with interviews on BBC RADIO's 2, 4 and 5, BBC Radio London, LBC, Capital Radio,Spectrum International, LGR,BBC World service and numerous National Local stations.