"Sarah's music is absolutely beautiful"

Sarah Curtis is a Wells-based folk singer-songwriter whose acoustic sound blends spiritual depth with lyrical intimacy. Her music draws from Sufi-inspired traditions and contemporary folk storytelling, carried by her voice, guitar, harp, and piano. Influenced by artists such as Loreena McKennitt, Nick Mulvey, Martha Tilston, and Tori Amos, Sarah’s songs are rooted in nature, love, and the healing power of music.

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                                    “Sarah’s music is absolutely beautiful.”

                                                                             – Beth Orton

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                                              “Exquisite.”

                                             – Patrick Moss, host of Magpies Folk Café, Frome FM

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Sarah grew up in the Somerset countryside in the house her father built, overlooking a field that felt like an extension of her imagination. As a child, she would sit among butterflies, rhyming words and humming melodies. Her musical aptitude was evident from the age of five able to sing back tunes after a single listen. A small Casio keyboard became her portal into hours of melodic exploration. By twelve, she was studying classical piano and voice, earning distinctions in graded exams and singing in both English and German.

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After completing a National Diploma in Performing Arts at Strode College, where she played lead roles in The Wizard of Oz and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Sarah began performing at open mic nights. It was there she met guitarist Dan Sparks, with whom she co-wrote and recorded her first demo at Ealing Studios. Their collaboration led to a performance at Glastonbury Festival and the gift of her first guitar—sparking a new wave of songwriting.

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Her debut album Clear was released in 2001 via Picture Records. In 2004, she was mentored by Sheila Chandra (known for the 80s hit Ever So Lonely), who produced Sarah’s Icy Water EP and encouraged her spiritual and musical path. Between 2004–2006, Sarah joined the band Savernake, setting old poems to music and performing at venues such as QEH London and Ely Folk Festival.

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It was during this time that Sarah discovered Sufism and the poetry of Rumi and Hafiz, which became central to her creative expression. Her 2010 album Talking Angel explored themes of love, unity, and spiritual awakening. That same year, she performed at the SufiSoul Festival in Germany and contributed to the Rabbani Project Compilation CD. She has since performed at Rumi’s Cave in London with The Pearls of Islam, and appeared twice on British Muslim TV.

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                                “You don’t just hear Sarah’s music—you feel it.”

                                           – Audience member, Chard Women’s Festival

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In 2017, Sarah added the harp to her repertoire, deepening the mystic quality of her sound. Her performances have graced stages at Glastonbury Festival, Priddy Folk Festival, Ely Festival, and QEH London. She has supported acts such as The Roots Union and Nizlopi, and continues to share new music and covers with her growing YouTube community.

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​Sarah is currently recording a new Sufi-inspired album, set for release next year. She continues to explore themes of nature, healing, and spiritual connection through music. In November, she will host a double-bill performance with fellow folk artist Andy Skellam, celebrating the power of song to unite and uplift.