A Platform for Ethnically and Culturally Inspired Music
About "Hellebore"
Hellebore is the single from Agent Starling's third full album ‘Clandestine’, released on 18th November 2022. The album is a celebration of ten tunes, eight composed by contemporary international hurdy-gurdy players together with two new arrangements of traditional tunes. All the tracks are performed, arranged and recorded by Agent Starling.

Quentin Budworth hurdy-gurdy and vocals, Lou Duffy-Howard vocals, bass guitar other instruments and programming and guest Dexter Duffy-Howard violin, cello and harmonium.

Many of the tunes featured on this album are drawn from musical friendships and Quentin's year long quest travelling across Europe learning from master Hurdy-Gurdy players and folk musicians from different musical traditions.