Listen to Jessica, the new single from Me for Queen (aka Mary Erskine). She tells us that “I just try to write songs that talk to people”. Such songwriting as this is all too rare, her sketches observe life from angles you’d maybe never considered before, beautiful imagery bringing them to life.
A decade after his beautiful series of concerts entitled The Songs of Nick Drake, Keith James embarks on an Autumn tour in which he celebrates the life and music of Nick Drake.
Musician Richard Dawson and artist Matt Stokes have collaborated on This Liberty, a cinematic and audio installation inspired by the oldest purpose-built prison in England, Hexham Old Gaol.
Today’s Tune of the Day finds mischief afoot during this session from Tim Edey and some of Scotland’s finest musicians – Charlie Mckerron, Ross Ainslie and Marc Clement.
Pons Aelius are set to deliver their debut album Captain Glen’s Comfort on 8 September. Bold arrangements and a rich and vibrant blend of traditional and contemporary folk music of Britain make them a must see band. Catch them at Bath Folk Festival next week.
Seamus Fogarty will release his new album The Curious Hand on October 6th via Domino Records. Watch his new video for ‘Carlow Town’ which recounts with Homerian flourish, a night spent sleeping in a church.
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).
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.
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.
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.
