Christine Collister

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Christine Collister is a British folk and jazz singer. She grew up on the Isle of Man and first came to public attention in 1987 as the singer of the theme song for the BBC's television adaptation of Fay Weldon's book The Life and Loves Of A She Devil.

She joined the Richard Thompson Band and then spent seven years in partnership with singer and guitar player, Clive Gregson, during which time they released several critically aclaimed albums. Gregson is currently re-releasing these on CD, starting with their first album, 'Home and Away'.

Christine has released several solo CDs as well as a vinyl record on the REGA record label called 'Love', a collection of cover songs, including covers of Jim Croce, Kate Bush and Joni Mitchell songs.

She has also toured and recorded with the all-female group, Daphne’s Flight, and she also sings with Dave Kelly and the "Travelling Gentlemen" and they have released a Live album of their collaboration together.

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