We talk to Lisa Knapp about her latest album Till April Is Dead – A Garland Of May and talk in-depth about the rituals celebrated in May and why it has always held such power over the imaginations of singers and writers.
We talk to Twelfth Day about their new bold album Cracks in the Room, their writing process, working with Chris Wood and gender discrimination in the music industry. They are on tour now in Germany and return to the UK in June.
Rob Bridge talks to Elly Lucas about her stunning photography and she takes us behind the scenes of some of her folkie photo shoots- Emily Mae Winters, Lucy Ward, Hannah Sanders, Kate Young and Jess Morgan – Elly also reveals that she has a new musical project on the way.
“We gathered a host of musicians and writers, artists and scholars, weirdos and generally adventurous people to set the James Joyce’s bizarre novel, Finnegans Wake, to music.” We talk to Derek Pyle, the Project Director and give you a unique first listen of several tracks from the new release.
We talk to George Nigel Hoyle (Cunning Folk) about his fascination with the ritual English landscape and his vast musical influences from Anne Briggs to Brian Eno. He also shares his fascination with ritual…”they signpost where we are & where we have come from.”
Anna Coogan talks to FRUK about her new album ‘The Lonely Cry of Space and Time.’ “I’d like it to make people think- about the rising oceans, about children washing up on beaches, and how that relates to us as individuals, living our normal lives.”
Rob catches up with Alasdair Roberts during his Pangs Tour to talk about his new album, his early influences from traditional folk to Glasgow’s underground DIY scene and his need to always be creating something new. An obsession he has continually rewarded us with.
We talk to Scottish folk musician and composer Kate Young about her involvement in a new TWELFTH NIGHT production directed by the award-winning Jo Davies. The play runs from 13 April – 20 May at the Royal Exchange.
Fay Hield talks to Folk Radio UK about Soundpost and their ever popular Singing Weekends. “It’s inspiring just to be surrounded by enthusiastic people, and everyone is so supportive, the buzz is just wonderful.”
We catch up with Kris Drever for a backstage chat at Ashcroft Arts Centre. He talks about his songwriting, solo and collaborative work, the geographical challenges of living in Shetland, his future plans and more.
We talk to Shirley Collins about her amazing comeback, new found confidence, her upcoming new autobiography and whether there’s a possibility of another album….
Éilís Kennedy, our Artist of the Month, discusses her new album ‘Westward,’ a collection of traditional and contemporary songs that display the kind of elegance and grace that can only come from Ireland, especially when the songs feature a voice as pure and soothing as hers.
