KAN get to do some sightseeing around Bangalore on Day 4 of their tour culminating in a great gig at a jazz venue called Windmills Craftworks…which, much to their appreciation is air-conditioned!
In part three of their Tour Blog KAN head for the cooler leafier climes of Bangalore, hometown of their ‘guardian angel’ Dipti. Ian meets up with Raghu Dixhit and they find time to relax.
KAN continue their India tour blog, in Day Two they undertake a music workshop for underprivileged school children which turns out to be a very rewarding experience for all.
Simon was so taken by Eddi Readers fantastic performance at Union Chapel last night that the urge to get this review up took precedent and the midnight oil was truly burning.
Sean Taylor announces more dates in February and March next year including Danny Thompson’s 75th Birthday celebrations. Their recent pairing at London’s Half Moon makes this unmissable.
Day One of KAN’s Indian tour blog. They take in the madness of Mumbai helped by a James Bond style taxi ride, they chill in the beauitful Taj hotel and Brian gives an insight into the flute in Indian music.
Many of you will have already heard the session Antun Opic recorded for us. The session was also filmed so how could we resist sharing this performance of Antun and his band performing Juanita Guerolita.
Wonderfully evocative Hirta Songs is Robin Robertson’s poetic collaboration with Alasdair Roberts’ musical settings exploring the human story and dramatic geography of St.Kilda.
Following on from the excellent FRUK session, we are very pleased to be bring you the brand new video for The Informer, from Antun Opic’s No Offense plus an exclusive interview.
Having been to the first leg of the recording of this new UFQ Live II CD, it feels great to reconnect with this supremely talented foursome, a band that lives up to its promises.
Good music should lock your feet and jaw to the floor…Those particular objectives were achieved by Luke Sital-Singh in spectacular style at London’s Tabernacle. If you get the chance to see him, you know what to do.
Over a series of EPs Luke Sital-Singh has emerged as a star in the ascendant, his vibrant, passionate songs stir the emotions and the latest Tornados EP is something very special.
An exclusive and excellent session from Antun Opic launches his Artist Of The Month feature. We also have an interview and some video treats to come. Stay tuned.
John Parkes’ homespun musical journey is instantly familiar and brings him to the cusp of greatness with, the immediately likeable and richly rewarding Bleeding Edge/Distant Past.
On the eve of her November tour, Eddi Reader gives Folk Radio UK exclusive insight into her new album, Vagabond, due to be released by Reveal Records on February 3rd 2014. We also premiere the video for the single Baby’s Boat.
Jim Dickinson told his sons they’d be better together than apart. Heading his words they take his valediction and fuse the history of the blues to a new vital heartbeat. The NMA are keeping blues music alive with an evangelical rallying cry.
Beautifully packaged, Teach Me To Be A Summer’s Morning is a loving portrait, created by a daughter in memory of her late mother. It captures a creative spark that could light an inferno.
Simon heads to The Slaughtered Lamb to catch Israel Nash Gripka and gets blown away! He declares at the end of the night “This is the gig I’ve waited more than 40 years for!”
