Described as Ireland’s equivalent to the story of the blues in America, The Wheels of the World tells the fascinating story of Ullieann Pipers through some of the most entertaining and revealing interviews – a seriously riveting read.
The annual InterCeltic festival have announced the names of the artists performing in Porthcawl in March. Among them is RURA from Scotland and Jamie Smith’s Mabon from Wales.
Anne Briggs is to give a rare interview at Celtic Connections as part of a special screening of ‘Acoustic Routes’, a film that charts the story of legendary guitarist Bert Jansch. We take a brief look back at their connection and lives.
One to brighten up your day – Video Premiere and Song of the Day from Alejandra Ribera with ‘Satellite’, her new single from her forthcoming album La Boca. Don’t miss her UK debut on March 8th at Servants Jazz Quarters.
As part of our ongoing partnership with Bob Harris’ Under The Apple Tree sessions we sent along Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater who are currently touring as a duo and plan to release an album later this year. Watch them performing Daughter Dear.
Shrewsbury Folk Festival, as part of its All Together Now project, have commissioned folk musician John Kirkpatrick to create a unique archive of traditional music from Shropshire, the first ever collection of music that has its origins in the county.
The Rachel Hamer Band will record their debut album with the support of a songwriter’s bursary created in memory of the late Middlesbrough songwriter Graeme Miles. They will also perform alongside The Unthanks, The Wilsons, The Young’uns and more, at a special tribute show to Graeme.
Our Song of the Day comes from Vesevo, a band who have taken the oral, musical and dance traditions of southern Italy and guided them, majestically, down a new path that leads to the thriving heart of Naples.
Nothing like a good folk song about love and death for a Friday…Barbara Allen, performed courtesy of fellow south-west resident James Findlay. Check his gig dates, we highly recommend you make every effort catch one or two!
We have a beautiful song premiere and free download from Brazialian born Eric Taylor Escudero with The Uncountable Colours of The Sky. Joined by Ana Luísa Ramos on backing vocals, the joint-effect is both haunting and otherworldly, creating moments that intertwine and compliment his poetic lyrics.
Our Song of the Day comes from Kelly Oliver with Lay Our Heavy Heads, a track taken from her new album Bedlam which is released March 6th via Folkstock Records.
Bob Harris announces his own festival – Under The Apple Tree Roots Festival. Check our video preview and find out about the line-up of artists, many of whom have featured on Folk Radio UK.
