Johnny Whalley

Scottish / Scandanavian duo Marit Fält and Rona Wilkie release an entertaining, fascinating and inspirational debut in the form of Turas…produced by Mary Ann Kennedy & husband, Nick Turner.

Tuneship is as fine a collection of modern Celtic music as I’ve encountered in a long time…benefitting from the freedom of expression that is such a hallmark of today’s blossoming Scottish music scene.

Brebach’s latest album Ùrlar brings together varied aspects of the Scots tradition with contemporary compositions, executed by five musicians at the top of their game, both individually and collectively.

Caz Forbes and Ste Moncrieff release their first studio produced album. The Green Lady highlights their skills and imagination to tease out the subtleties of meaning and melody from songs both familiar and not so well known.

Arlet’s debut album ‘Clearing’ features folk, jazz and classical chamber music performed on an eclectic range of instruments…it will take you to places you hadn’t realise existed.

Folk Radio UK catches up with Québecois band Le Vent du nord at Wickham Festival. They talk about audience appreciation, Québecois traditional music and more.

Folk Radio UK catches up with Kris Drever at Wickham festival following a great performance by Lau.

This year’s Cropredy Convention was, as always, a great festival with music from folk to rock, from Alice Cooper to Edward II and the Peatbog Faeries! Read our live review.

Johnny Whalley looks back at Wickham Festival 2013 and shares some of the highlights of this year’s festival as well as some backstage banter with the artists!

Early morning aboard a CalMac ferry, three hours out from Oban and from a grey mist, a concrete jetty appears. Welcome to Tiree…read Johnny Whalley’s review of Tiree Music Festival.

Capercaillie celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of At The Heart Of It All, an album that sees them returning to the heart of their roots.

Johnny Whalley gives a little peek at the Tiree Music Festival which he’ll be covering for Folk Radio UK later this month!