‘Acoustic Routes’ documentary to be released on DVD. Presented by Billy Connolly it featured folk legends Bert Jansch, Brownie McGhee, Davey Graham, Anne Briggs, Wizz Jones and a stellar cast of musicians.
Rogue’s Gallery is back, with more pirate ballads and Shanties. ‘Son of Rogue’s Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys’ will feature the likes of Tom Waits, Keith Richards, Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Patti Smith and more!
On this weeks show we put Simple Folk Radio into the very capable hands of one our favourite musicians, Withered Hand. From the snug of his Edinburgh kitchen Dan will join us round the table, and shares some of his favourite records from the last few years.
Watch Glen Hansard’s new video for “High Hope” from the new album ‘Rhythm and Repose,’ which we reviewed back in July…like the album the video is stripped-back, thoughtful and honest.
Pangea is a stunning debut release from Manchester based Emma Sweeney who has been quietly building an enviable reputation on the folk scene. The album will be launched at Celtic Connections.
Jazz legend Dave Brubeck has died at the age of 91, he died on Wednesday of heart failure whilst on the way to hospital for a regular medical exam. He was one of the most significant composer-leaders in modern jazz.
Phill Minns talks us through the creation of Best Foot Music and his journey through Eastern European Music from Polish folk to Roma (Gypsy) music. A fascinating insight into a wonderful culture and music.
Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba announce new album ‘Jama Ko’. Listen to the first single from the album and get the tour dates for Sahara Soul at the Barbican & Celtic Connections.
Watch the highlights of the inaugural Songlines Music Awards winners’ concert at The Barbican featuring live performances; plus enter our Songlines Magazine giveaway!
Alexander Wolfe’s album Skeleton’s offers intricate guitar work, shimmering soundscapes, intimate, yearning vocals and bruising lyrical vignettes…a cacophonous leap into the sublime…
Watch this wonderful video of Andrew Bird performing ‘Lusitania’ a country-flecked duet with Annie Clark of St. Vincent, an intimate performance that holds the listener in warm embrace.
Whistle Peak hail from Louisville, Ky., where they recreate their dreamy worlds through folk and electronic music, songs they aptly describe as “children’s stories told by grown men”
