About us

Playing Rapunzel are an energetic folk duo who share, in powerful harmony, songs of story and myth.

Mich Sampson is a lively East Londoner. Classically trained in piano and voice, she was guest of honour at Georgia's GAFilk music convention in 2004 and at the British Filk Convention in 2006. Her unique style is best described as Tori Amos meets Joni Mitchell with a splash of Yiddish.

Marilisa Valtazanou (guitar, voice, and most other instruments) was born in Iowa, raised in Greece and now lives in London; she celebrates her multinational background by having a song in an obscure language for every occasion. She is easily recognised as the band member who will fearlessly play any instrument, including mandola, flutes, percussion, and even electric double bass.

Together, they have been the headline act at folk clubs in London and Sussex, and guest of honour at the Consonance music convention in San Francisco.

If you’re looking for a band that combines beautiful and emotional music with an gentle, humorous manner, Playing Rapunzel is for you!

Contact

E-mail: rapunzel@playingrapunzel.com
Tel: 07989 598949

Press kit

Biography and Photocard
Logos: good for web and print (99KB), best print version (936KB)
Demo mp3s are on our music page
Photos are on our photos page