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Rowan is the traveller’s tree
Rowan’s mother named her for a wayfaring way
But Rowan doesn’t own a house key
She has never left her village. Not for one day.

Rowan only sets out in spirit.
In books and languages she is a quick and dab hand.
Hair as red as berries on branches
Her head is in the sky and she is good with the land.

The peddlar is ninety this year
Someone has to take his place as peddlar now.
Rowan is the first volunteer
First woman to peddle and she’ll make them all proud

Rowan is the ash on the mountain
Fast and fiery spirit blaze the way through the woods.
Gentle as the moss on the pebbles
Bringing back the stories, taking spices and goods.

Rowan is the ash on the mountain
Fast and fiery spirit blaze the way through the woods.
Gentle as the moss on the pebbles
Bringing back the stories, taking spices and goods.

Music & lyrics © Ali Matthews (all rights reserved)

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from The Witching Way, released January 20, 2020
Music & lyrics by Ali Matthews, arranged with the band

Featuring:
Ali Matthews (vocals)
Becky Wilkie (keys, BVs)
Sophie Galpin (drums, violin, BVs)
Ellis Davies (guitar)

Recorded and produced by Matt Randall and Becky Wilkie at Gracie Studios (Manchester, UK)

Mastered by WR Audio (Salford, UK)

Album art by Adam York Gregory

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Ali Matthews & The Celestial Seasonings Manchester, UK

Ali Matthews is an artist working across music and performance. The Guardian has called her 'a bewitching performer whose songs clings and haunt'.

This concept album, The Witching Way, premiered as a live show at The Royal Exchange Theatre in 2019 and continues to tour the UK. For bookings or more information, please see www.alimatthews.org. ... more

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