In a special guest post, Paddi Benson and Grace Lemon, two highly acclaimed Uilleann Pipers who met in London’s thriving folk music scene, talk about how they compose as a duo and their debut piece, acuriousdance.
More than simply a Kingdom In My Mind, The Wood Brothers seem to have established their own kingdom where carefully crafting great material leads to albums that stand the test of time.
Odd West is an album that charms listeners rather than bludgeoning them into submission. New leaves of sound open themselves up to listeners upon repeated playing. The subtlety of McMahon’s music details a master class from an artist who revels in his craft.
Fierce Flowers have not just embraced Americana, they have grabbed it by the lapels and plunged it into their own pot-boiler blend of Parisian and European flavours. They are an ensemble whose music is an absolute delectation to discover. Bon appetit!
We catch Judy Collins on her latest UK tour to promote her new album, Winter Songs, a collaboration with Jonas Fjeld and Chatham County Line. Throughout the evening she shares songs and anecdotes and proves she still has what it takes to be a top-class performer.
Fidil’s Decade is a welcome return from the Donegal fiddle trio and an exceptional album stacked high with spellbinding playing. It represents another artistic triumph for the honourable Raelach imprint which is beautifully packaged as well.
Robb Johnson’s Eurotopia demonstrates why he’s one of our best songwriters in a collection of reflections on his travels around Europe – the people in these places and their stories.
Iris DeMent and Pieta Brown made for a very welcome addition to the Celtic Connections programme. There was clearly plenty of Iris DeMent fans present among the enthusiastic audience who were treated to an exceptional evening featuring some special guests musicians.
Modern Hinterland return with The Longest Part of the Night, delving into the heart of divided modern Britain, fraught with anxiety and uncertainty and look at how this impacts on people’s relationships.
Toronto-based band Union Duke are performing in the UK tomorrow (28th January) at London’s The Moth Club as part of AmericanaFest UK. To celebrate we premiere their video for their latest single ‘Left Behind’.
Fields Of Frost is an artefact of characteristic dark beauty, its bright glistening atmosphere of comfort within joy…ever looking both back and forward, cherishing and nurturing the promise of the coming spring and rejuvenation.
Our Song of the Day comes from Julie Abbé with Kellswater, a song she first heard Andy Irvine performing at the Folk House in Bristol. It features on her forthcoming debut album “Numberless Dreams”, produced by Sid Goldsmith and featuring Dominie Hooper.
