Cate Taylor is an award-winning, indie-folk singer-songwriter from Naarm (Melbourne), known for her evocative songwriting and delicate guitar and mandolin arrangements. Her songs are predominantly influenced by nature, social justice and personal themes.
Amla is a captivating multi-instrumentalist - flautist, violinist & backing vocalist. Informed by her classical background in flute and years of performance experience, she brings additional texture and depth to their sound.
Together they form the contemporary folk duo, Wattle Lane, building on their strengths to forge new ones with a flare and love of story-telling and audience participation. They bring to the stage songs of protest, ballads, upbeat reels and an enjoyable rapport, which all make for a fun and engaging musical experience in a contemporary folk genre, but veering on occasion into a more traditional folk sound.
Wattle Lane performs regularly at festivals, folk clubs and house concerts in regional Victoria and inner-Naarm as well as interstate and will be releasing new music in late 2026!
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"There is a particular kind of magic that happens when an established solo artist finds a true musical foil. I saw exactly that recently witnessing Wattle Lane, the new collaborative project featuring Cate Taylor and Amla. Together as Wattle Lane, they exhibit a seamless connection on stage. Their interaction feels instinctive, reading each other’s musical cues as if they’ve been working side by side for years, and this ease creates a welcoming, engaging atmosphere for the audience." - John Broughton Casey Radio and Storyteller Events
"There’s a lot of imagery in these songs – partly because of the obvious connections to nature but also because of the poetic elements of the compositions. Cate has a pure folk voice. The musicianship is flawless with some perfect arrangements." - Kaz Johnston
"Wattle Lane is more than the sum of its parts. Taylor provides the soul, Amla provides the atmosphere, and together, they’ve created a sound that is both grounded and expansive." - John Broughton Casey Radio and Storyteller Events
