Our tune of the day comes from two Sheffield-based musicians Liz Hanks on Cello and Michael Walsh on flute performing Tribute to Peadar O Donnell, a tune composed by Donal Lunny and performed originally by Moving Hearts on their album The Storm (1985).
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Rachel Baiman’s ‘Shame’ is a defiant album full of riches, a departure from her previously stripped down offerings, there’s plenty of groove-based offerings here despite the weight of the subject matter.
Alan & the Big Hand’s unusually titled album ‘Yellow Car No Return’ offers a diverse listening experience as his rural lyrical offerings get re-cast by his Hull-based collective.
Emily Askew announces new album with her band featuring Jamie Roberts, John Dipper, Simon Whittaker and Louise Duggan. Together they explore medieval and renaissance melodies and bring them into a new contemporary folk style.
Melbourne’s The Mae Trio return with their strongest album to date ‘Take Care, Take Cover’ featuring a host of guest musicians it underscores the ever growing potential these girls have to capture a truly international stage. Don’t miss their UK & Ireland tour which kicks off in September.
For his latest video, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy teams up with The Roots of Music to cover The Mekons ‘The Curse’. The Roots of Music mission is to empower the youth of New Orleans through music education and mentorship.
Womad Festival 2017 lived up to the title of the biggest and best world music festival this year with incredible performances from across the globe. Read about some of our highlights, from the music to the poetry and more. It was an unforgettable experience.
If there is one musician who embodies the dynamism and vitality of the current English folk revival, it’s Eliza Carthy – so don’t miss Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band on their First Major UK Tour – including London, Glasgow & Cardiff.
Welcome to our latest Folk Show This week’s show features plenty of new folk music from the likes of Richard Thompson, Martin Simpson, Mary Ann Kennedy, Bella Hardy, Reg Meuross, Leveret, Topette!!, Greg Russell and more.
Preview tickets for the first screening of The Ballad of Shirley Collins have gone on sale. Shirley Collins herself will be in attendance for a post-screening talk, to be hosted by the comedian and critic Stewart Lee.
Rob shares his highlights of this years Cambridge Folk Festival in photos and words. He talks to Frank Turner, Jon Boden, Daoirí Farrell, The Worry Dolls, The Furrow Collective and more.
Following his first visit to Albania in 2014 Joe Boyd assembled a group of virtuoso musicians and legendary singers who went under the name of Saz’iso. This October sees the release of their long awaited album via Glitterbeat, recorded by Grammy-winning engineer Jerry Boys.
