Virginia Astley
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: September 26, 1959 in Garston, Hertfordshire, England
- Active: 1980 - present
Biography
Virginia Astley is an English singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of ambient, classical, and pop music. The daughter of composer *Edwin Astley*, she trained at the Guildhall School of Music before emerging in the post-punk scene. Her debut album, 'From Gardens Where We Feel Secure', released on her own #Happy Valley# label and distributed by #Rough Trade#, is a celebrated work of instrumental ambiance that evokes an English summer day. While a cult artist in the UK, she found significant success in Japan, signing with #Nippon Columbia# and collaborating with artists like *Ryuichi Sakamoto* on her album 'Hope in a Darkened Heart'.
Genres
Virginia Astley Discography
- From Gardens Where We Feel Secure (1983) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Hope in a Darkened Heart (1986) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- The Singing Places (2023) - Album - rated 3.72/5