Albums

One of the great female folk voices of the 70s and early 80s was almost lost forever, but having battled a debilitating illness ‘Won’t Be Long Now’ is a triumphant return for Linda Thompson.

The release of The Young Tradition’s live album ‘Oberlin 1968’ demonstrates that after 45 years they still sound fresh and vital and would still put the wind up a significant sector of the folk fraternity if the show rolled into town today.

Lowri Evans ‘Corner of My Eye’ has hidden depths that call you back for repeated listenings, the ideal platform for for her to find the wider recognition that her music deserves.

Watch the FRUK Exclusive Video Première of Joseph Arthur’s ‘Currency Of Love’, the orchestral pop opener on his latest album The Ballad Of Boogie Christ.

With her upcoming record I’m a Dreamer, Josephine Foster asks you to slowdance in the space between sleeping and waking until a stubborn smile rises across your face.

Chatma, the new album from Tamikrest, is possibly one of the most powerful and inspirational records to emerge from the conflict in Northern Mali to date.

The real heart and soul of Sidi Touré’s latest release ‘Alafia’ are to be found in its power to bring people together, to unify and to heal.

Bill Callahan’s latest offering: ‘Dream River’ is another stunning chapter, an album where nothing shouts but everything works.

Steve Tilston talks to Folk Radio UK exclusively about 43 years in music, the delights of setting new challenges and his inspirational new Trio. Happenstance indeed!

The quality of the new 4CD+DVD release ‘The Band – Live at the Academy of Music 1971’ sounds fabulous and must surely rate consideration as their best record alongside ‘Rock of Ages’.

Watch Stephen Kellogg performing ‘Lost & Found’ from his current album Blunderstone Rookery. Stephen returns to the UK this month for a string of dates.

The Music and Migration series seeks to capture the fleeting magic of migration in song. That it has now reached its third instalment is a testament to the quality of material its subject inspires.