Looking for a new sound to match his visions of England Wes Finch had a notion Gerry Diver might steer him there and the wonderful, wildly creative Awena proves him right. If a record could be a page turner then this is it.

What Kind of Love is the latest offering from Danny Wilson and the boys which finds them in a brassy, Caledonian soul mood that will leave you with a warm glow on the inside.

In part 2 of our Orkney Folk Festival review we kick off on the Friday with headliners Tim Edey and Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys leading into Saturday with the showcase of Mike Vass’ ‘In the Wake of Neil Gunn’ as well as Sharon Shannon, Seth Lakeman, Fara, Gnoss and more.

For a record steeped so long in the history of mountain music, Anna And Elizabeth is unexpectedly and endlessly varied. This is a rare album that is as intimate as it is ambitious and as idiosyncratic as it is reverential.

Layers of Ages is the latest offering from Peter Knight’s Gigspanner and the result is well worth the wait, leaving no doubt that Gigspanner’s increasingly impressive part-improvised, boundary-crossing sound is like no other. Don’t miss their June 2015 album tour.

‘Something In The Water’ proves that the music and roots of the last American century are as relevant today as they were when Guthrie rode the rails and Chicago Blues, Western Swing and Ragtime were the only soundtrack oiling the gears of the nation’s radio stations. Performed with conviction, full of great songs, it has truth running through it like a paddle-steamer winding down the Mississippi.

Laura Victoria is a powerful, original voice well established on the folk circuit and her glorious full-length debut Head Above Water proves her “Fearlessly adventurous” talent. She has a unique sound that certainly benefits from the chemistry she shares with her friend and accompanist Jo Cooper, but has she also has a magical ability to the shift musical shapes to cover the broad range of her emotive songs.

It may have taken almost 25 years and a sharp thinking festival booker to light the fuse, but Eliza Carthy and Tim Erikson have finally brewed up a Bottle of rare vintage. Here they tell Folk Radio all about it.

Our Song of the Day is from Welsh duo Olion Byw who are made up of Lucy Rivers and Dan Lawrence. Watch them performing the Welsh folk song Lisa Lân.

In the first of a 3-part review of the 33rd Orkney Folk Festival Alice Tait sets the scene and shares some of the highlights of Day one including Barrule, Louise Bichan, the Hot Seats and Bruce Mainland.

Paley and Son is the new album from Tom Paley on which he is joined by fiddle playing son Ben and special guests Cerys Matthews, BJ Cole and harmonica player Rob Mason. Watch this new video interview in which they talk about the new album.

Seckou Keita’s latest album ’22 Strings’ is his first ever solo album and in this new video interview he provides a valuable insight into the album including the significance of the songs and his kora playing.