Internationally acclaimed The Johnson Girls have been a force on the folk and
maritime music scene since 1997 as the leading all-woman, a cappella maritime group
in the world. Believing that sea chanteys and sea songs were the first real “World
Music”, Joy Bennett, Alison Kelley, Bonnie Milner, and Deirdre Murtha know how to
serve up a chantey in salty and authentic style that will leave you longing for the age of
sail. Whether performing chanteys with hair-raising harmonies or sharing tender ballads
at national or international festivals, coffeehouses or libraries, The Johnson Girls remain
true to their mission of keeping chantey singing alive, bringing women’s voices to the
fore, and sweeping their audiences along in a tidal fervor.