Gemma Ray

English singer-songwriter and guitarist noted for crossing genres and for collaborations with Howe Gelb, Alan Vega and Matt Verta-Ray. Born in Basildon and for a period resident in Berlin.

Born in Basildon, England. Recorded The Exodus Suite at Candy Bomber studios in Berlin. Noted for a covers album (It's a Shame About Gemma Ray) and for semi-acoustic live performances; collaborators named in reviews include Howe Gelb, Alan Vega and Matt Verta-Ray.

Reviews emphasize Gemma Ray's fearlessness and genre-hopping approach. The Exodus Suite is presented as a conceptual album about exodus and displacement, recorded in Berlin. The coverage praises her intimate sound and collaborations while noting limited mainstream notoriety.

For:Listeners of genre-crossing singer-songwriters; fans of psychedelic folk, torch songs and inventive covers; readers interested in politically themed concept albums.