Singing heart-centered, spirited songs

"These are women who really listen to each other; that is at the center of their magic for me. They listen from the heart, for the heart: heart of the earth, heart of the people, the heart of the ancestors. When they open their mouths to sing the heart-truths they hear, I am entranced by the imagery that flows and inspired by the blessing of their inter-resonate harmonies." --MB

Ancestra writes most of the songs, and arranges them all. Our a cappella style ranges in influence from blues, rock, country, gospel and classical. We occasionally mix instruments here and there to add new flavor to our songs. Influential songwriters and singers include John and Paul, Copper Wimmin, Chris Williamson, Loreena McKennitt, Wailin' Jennys, Trio Mediaeval, Ulali and more!

See where we're playing next via the Web site MadTown Lounge. Be sure and sign our guestbook while you stop in!

We're also connected to Broadjam, to support the MAMAs (Madison Area Music Awards) which benefits the music programs for Madison schools.

Carol Harm, has been singing since she can remember. She had her first solo at the tender age of 5 in a Christmas pageant. Through high school, she participated in chorus and madrigal, church choir and in state music competitions with her sister. Carol has spent over a decade singing with Unity Choir and also sings spiritually-based music with the Unichicks. She began writing music in 2003 and looks forward to writing more.

Kathryn Ripp, a third generation singer, has been vocalizing since 1975 in various ensembles, and has sung in various groups singing spiritual and healing music. She also sings with Uncle Stan's A Cappella Band, which includes her husband and son.

Lauranne Bailey has sung with a variety of local rock and country bands throughout Dane County since 1979. She stepped out of the club circuit in 1997 and has been vocally challenging herself with blending, rhythmic sounds, jazz improv and gospel.

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