Americana with a transatlantic twist

Sara is one of the finest exponents of the old-time banjo style, having perfected the frailing technique over a lifetime of playing, from the time she first heard mountain music as a child in North Carolina – so her repertoire naturally centres on the American traditions. Appearing with her is son Kieron Means, her regular musical partner, whose time spent in England adds a transatlantic element, and Ben Paley, an American who has been playing fiddle since the age of six and now lives in Sussex.