Introduction
Catherine Ashcroft (born April 8, 1988 in Halifax) is an English musician (Irish Folk).
Instruments
She is a self-taught musician who plays the Uilleann pipes and whistles.
Discography
In 2008 Ashcroft recorded her first CD "Take Flight and Follow" at Stenkrith Studios in Kirkby Stephen. Here she met Belfast's singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Maurice Dickson. The pair soon formed the duo "Mochara" (Irish for "my friend") and have since performed Celtic music throughout Britain and Europe. Together Ashcroft and Dickson have published three albums: "In Your Blood" in 2010, "Spirits and Dreamers" in 2013 and "Live at the Island" in 2015.
Performances
Ashcroft participated in Riverdance's China tour in 2017/2018.
Prizes
2007 she won All Britain titles on both whistle and pipes.