Bella Hardy has certainly crammed in a lot of living since debuting as a self-taught ‘fiddle singer’ - aged 13 - at Cambridge and Sidmouth music festivals. In the 29 years which have followed, her critically acclaimed songwriting has been informed by a wide range of experiences. These include working as a Tennessee ranch-hand, and learning the songs of Chinese farmers during her time as the British Council’s musician-in-residence in Yunnan Province. 
Bella visits Birmingham ahead of the release of her eagerly anticipated new album.