I was deeply saddened to hear of Maria's passing. We had first met some 35 years ago, on the folk circuit around Sevenoaks, in Kent. I still have many happy memories of those club nights - and the impromptu sessions at her parent's house afterwards!

Our paths crossed all too infrequently, through the subsequent years: just the occasional letters, Christmas cards and a couple of recording sessions. Nevertheless, I will miss Maria as a friend and regret that we will not meet again.