One of the most exciting collaborations in folk music, June Tabor and Oysterband, resumes this autumn for a major tour. The 2019 ‘Fire and Fleet’ Tour will take in 15 dates across the UK this Autumn.
Our Song of the Day comes from Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou with their new single ‘Tie My Ribbons’ taken from their latest album Fair Lady London, watch the accompanying video. They play London’s Green Note this week – Wed 22 May.
Cambridge Folk Festival reveal who Guest Curator Nick Mulvey has chosen for his lineup at this year’s festival: Imarhan, Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita, Rachael Dadd, Chartwell Dutiro and Fofoulah.
One of the year’s finest albums, Daria Kulesh’s ‘Earthly Delights’ extends the Russian folklore and heritage that characterised its predecessor, Long Lost Home.
Talking Elephant re-issue Silly Wizard’s debut album from 1976 on which there is an authentic display of sterling virtuosity, and also the boldness of a band six years into formation making their first recorded statement.
The Walton Folk Festival team managed to rustle up an equally enthralling lineup, opening with Megson, with highlights from Lukas Drinkwater, Trials of Cato, Hannah Ashcroft, Daria Kulesh, False Lights and more.
With their lead singer’s mesmeric vocals and the bands occasional and very sparing harmonies, each of the album’s ten songs is a perfect little jewel. A strong debut from London-based Alvarez Theory, a band you’ll want to keep on your radar.
Kelly Hunt puts her vintage Depression-era calfskin tenor banjo to good use on her debut album, a collection of often story-led self-penned songs – we strongly suggest you should keep an eye on this sparrow.
Ross Wilson, aka Blue Rose Code, talks to Folk Radio UK about his new show ‘This Is Caledonian Soul’ which returns to The Queen’s Hall in August and heads to London’s Union Chapel in September.
Ben Walker announces new album Echo featuring special guests including Kitty Macfarlane, Laura Hockenhull, Bella Hardy, Hazel Askew and more. Watch the accompanying video for Rings which features a recording of George ‘Pop’ Maynard singing A Sailor in the North Country.
Out of Sight is a fascinating set of old songs linked to the present through unpretentiously lovely music and singing. Jake Fussell is a singular talent and very valuable interpreter and this is his most beautifully realised album yet.
Stone Soup is currently one of our Featured Albums of the Month, Johnny caught up with Cormac Byrne and Adam Summerhayes in Ibiza at Costa Del Folk to explore their thinking, first when making this album of totally improvised music and then performing parts of it live.
