Chatma, the new album from Tamikrest, is possibly one of the most powerful and inspirational records to emerge from the conflict in Northern Mali to date.

The real heart and soul of Sidi Touré’s latest release ‘Alafia’ are to be found in its power to bring people together, to unify and to heal.

Folk Radio UK is very pleased to bring you an exclusive video premiere of Whitechapel, our Song of the Day and the new EP from Blue Rose Code.

I haven’t done a mix for what seems like ages, I had an idea for one today and this is the result…like most of my mixes this is pretty laid back after an upbeat folky start. Have a good weekend!

Our Song of the Day is from Cass McCombs feat. Karen Black. Brighter! is from his forthcoming heavyweight release ‘Big Wheel and Others’.

‘Songs for the Voiceless’ is an album project aiming to bring some of the unknown stories of World War I to light. Feat: The Young’Uns, Jon Boden, Michael J Tinker, Tom Oakes and Ian Stephenson.

Bill Callahan’s latest offering: ‘Dream River’ is another stunning chapter, an album where nothing shouts but everything works.

Watch the latest live video from Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros. Part inspired with a desire to “respond to what is flimsy and feigned about pop music today.”

The Fall were John Peel’s favourite band…they recorded no less than 24 Peel Sessions the greatest number by any one act. Watch this insightful documentary on Mark E Smith.

Introducing London based Nick Jackson who releases his debut single in Novemeber. His articulate rapid fire lyrics are a keen match for his technical guitar skills…an all-round captivating listen.

Emily Barker reveals her love for caffeine in the first of her coffee-inspired videos covering Peggy Lee’s ‘Black Coffee’.

Rachel Sermanni will be touring this autumn including a headline show at Union Chapel. She’ll also be releasing a follow up to her sold out ‘Bothy Sessions’ with the all new ‘Boatshed Sessions EP’.