Arbutus Yarns reveal new film project celebrating the life of Irish folk singer and songwriter Liam Weldon. Watch a clip in which Irish Traveller singer and song collector Thomas McCarthy pays tribute to Weldon.
An album to savour and immerse in rather than seeking out immediate pleasures, at one point she sings “I’ll never be in season, I’m forever ripinin’”; a heady fruit indeed.
…regardless of the fact that as an atheist I cannot emotionally plug into much of the album’s lyrical content, speaking simply as a human being William Prince’s “Gospel First Nation” is probably the most relatable record I’ve heard all year.
The award-winning SEALL Festival of Small Halls goes online this month featuring Hamish Napier, Angus MacKenzie, Inge Thomson, Su-a Lee, Rachel Newton, Lauren MacColl, Megan Henderson, Seàn Gray and Ewan Robertson & more.
Ovans has never failed to impress with his ability to either fire up the heart or cut to the emotional quick. Albums like this are the reason why some of us get out of bed in the morning.
Taken from their latest EP, watch A Different Thread’s latest video for the folk ballad ‘Cruel Mother’, their version which is influenced by Piedmont blues and Appalachian music is all the richer for it.
Watch Ralph McTell’s new single “The Unknown Soldier”, released for Armistice Day and featuring Sir Billy Connolly, Sir Anthony Hopkins & Liam Neeson. All proceeds go to the Royal British Legion.
Bonfrost leaps out of the speakers and demands attention, keeping the energetic and creative levels up throughout its twelve tracks. One to win your ears and heart once you surrender to its many charms.
It would take a stone to remain unmoved by its magic. The Wavy Bow Collection is a vital display of top-class Irish Traditional music played with skill and passion
