It is the story of two great friends, women, artists, and Africans, whose life rhymes with nomadism, openness, and freedom: Hindi Zahra, Moroccan of Berber and Tuareg origin, and Fatoumata Diawara born in Côte d’Ivoire of Malian parents.
David Rawlings will release his third album, Poor David’s Almanack, on August 11th. He leaves the Dave Rawlings Machine moniker behind and serves up a wry mixture of acoustic and electric music rich in ageless American vernacular.
Last week’s Summer Solstice saw Deal-based band Cocos Lovers celebrating the Summer of Love at their favourite local ‘The Lighthouse’. Watch them performing live…the counterculture is alive and well.
Watch the latest video from the genius of Tom Rosenthal. Take Over is from his latest album Fenn, a song about a chance meeting between two strangers and a pineapple opens their eyes to the possibilities of what could be.
London-based seven-piece band The Medlars have unveiled their music video for their single Heart of a Home – It’s a dark transportation to the Arizonan desert and warns of the risks of the over use of oil.
On September 29th, The Young’uns will unveil their fourth studio album Strangers – playing their strongest suit to date. Bold, profound and resonant it showcases the growing talents of Sean Cooney, fast becoming one of folk’s finest songwriters.
Norwegian folk / Americana group “Darling West” are to release a new album next year. Take a listen to the first single “While You Were Asleep” with its lovely hints of light country-psychedelia.
Chris Forsyth announces new album with The Solar Motel Band. Dreaming In The Non-Dream is released on August 25th, ahead of which he will be touring the UK. Listen to the epic and exhilarating title track.
The Alley Walker is the newest album by Dan Blakeslee and the Calabash Club, it’s a bluesy, rock-and-roll twist on the beautifully-composed folk style that has become Blakeslee’s signature. Listen to lead single ‘Lone Star’.
Danny & The Champions Of The World release their new album ‘Brilliant Light’ this month. Watch their new video for ‘Waiting For The Right Time’, filmed at their favourite pub and very regular haunt The Betsey Trotwood, in Farringdon London.
After a six-year hiatus, Cardiff based folk trio Barefoot Dance of the Sea return with a new EP on Welsh label Bubblewrap Collective. Watch them in session performing Flickers of a Flame from their new EP.
Green Man Festival announce finalist for this year’s Green Man Rising. They had a record number of entries this year so the standard is high. Check our preview of the six finalists here.
