Our Song of the Day comes from Northumberland-raised, Glasgow-based folk singer, musician and composer Sarah Hayes. Listen to her performing the Jute Mill Song, taken from her forthcoming debut album ‘Woven’.
London’s internationally-renowned traditional Irish music, song & dance festival ‘Return to Camden Town‘ kicks off this week. Irish music sessions, workshops and a stunning lineup promise to make this an unforgettable year. Check our preview here.
Today is Apple Day, and to mark it we’ve chosen a special song which is about our declining orchards…2000 varieties are grown in the UK and we need to do more to stop our orchards from disappearing.
The programme for Celtic Connections 2016 has been announced today by Artistic Director, Donald Shaw. Featuring a stunning cast from world, folk and roots music as well as some great tributes including a special concert for the late Bert Jansch.
We have a great video premiere today from Brighton based alternative folk artist Ellie Ford. ‘July’ is her new single released November 9th 2015 on Hidden Trail Records.
Irish folk music group The Henry Girls are heading out on a 9-date tour of England and Scotland from October 30th. Watch them performing live earlier this year including a cover of Elvis Costello’s Watching The Detectives.
Franc Cinelli reveals new live video for his song ‘Breakers’, from his latest album ‘The Marvel Age’, plus he announces more live dates including London in November.
The Owl Service announce the release of their third full-length studio album, their first in over 5 years. His Pride. No Spear. No Friend. is released the end of this month. Listen to The Widows Lament, our Song of the Day.
What a year for Scottish folk singer and musician Mairi Campbell with her one-woman theatre show ‘Pulse’ and now the news that she’s been appointed by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to teach improvisation to students.
We have a great song premiere today from Gloucestershire based Americana / Folk music duo The Black Feathers. Down By The River is their forthcoming new single taken from their eagerly anticipated debut album Soaked To The Bone.
Scottish singer/songwriter Amy Duncan announces the release of her 5th album ‘Undercurrents’ produced by Calum Malcolm and featuring a stunning cast of musicians including long-term collaborator and harpist Fiona Rutherford.
Scottish folk band Skerryvore announce ‘Oban Live’, a 2 day open air concert at Mossfield Stadium in the heart of Oban’s town on the 13th & 14th of May.
