It was at Edinburgh fringe festival, whilst listening to the music of Cara Dillion's self titled debut album that Louise realised her future career would be in songwriting.

During this time Louise wrote her first set of original songs, one of which was called Fatuma and it was this song that was picked up by award winning songwriter Tommy Sands (BBC 2 Folk Awards) and played on his show at Downtown Radio.

During 2006-2008 Louise embarked on a series of projects, collaborating with a number of top producers including Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers) and Stephen Lipson (Annie Lennox). Additional to this she co-wrote with writers such as Charlie Dore (Hayley Westenra) and Richard Lobb (Lucie Silvas).

These experiences gave Louise a greater sense of her own songwriting identity, whilst freeing her up creatively. Also during this time she supported Tom Baxter, The Jamiroquai band and has been involved in a series of drum clinics as a singer songwriter sharing the bill with Steve White and Andy Newmark.

Louise’s debut album 'Reclaimed' is a collection of eleven romantic, insightful and soul-searching songs by this Welsh singer-songwriter. Working with acclaimed Dutch producer Arno Guveau, Louise’s album takes you on a magical journey, transported by her epic voice, the soaring strings and soulful harmonies.

Already featured on BBC Radio Wales shows Celtic Heartbeat with Frank Hennessey & Alan Thompson's Evening Show, Folk and Alt Country magazine Maverick has given the album a 4-star review, describing it as 'haunting' 'dramatic' and 'magical'.

Reclaimed has a cinematic quality perfectly capturing Louise's ethereal and atmospheric vocals. The album's theme of returning to something that was lost and restoring it, is depicted from the stories in the lyrics of the songs right through to the beautifully captured artwork.

Since the release of Reclaimed on July the 5th 2010 Louise has supported Grammy Award winner Darrell Scott on his London tour, appeared on regional radio and TV both home and abroad and has toured the Netherlands extensively.

Quotes

'A great singer songwriter. Really, really beautiful.' Mike Walsh, Head of Music, XFM

'A rare talent with a great voice' Carl Blackhurst, Eagle Radio

'Louise's virtuoso performances bring something very special to the Bedford every time' Tony Moore, music promoter

'Louise Latham writes soulful stories and tells them with a gentle yet powerful passion. Listen out' Tommy Sands, Singer songwriter and winner of the BBC 2 Folk Awards

'Impressive......a lovely acoustic quality to her voice' Frank Hannessy, BBC Radio Wales