Our Song of the Day is from the Best Duo winners of this year’s BBC Folk Awards – Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin. It’s from their new Live Album: Live in Calstock.
The New Music Biennial at Southbank Centre includes London Premieres from Lau, Matheu Watson & Luke Daniels, Mary Ann Kennedy & Alistair Anderson. Entry is Free but you must book.
An innovative folk music project has been picked for the finals of the National Lottery Awards. 10 Mewn Bws (10 In A Bus) is the only music project in the Arts category. Vote for Folk!
Our Song of the Day is from Oxford based musician, singer, songwriter, music tutor and producer Jon Fletcher. ‘A Sailor’s Life’ is taken from his forthcoming second album.
Vashti Bunyan reveals more about her forthcoming album ‘Heartleap’ calling it her last ever. She talks about the songs and shares the artwork designed by her daughter Whyn Lewis.
The Rachel Hamer Band are a four-piece band from Newcastle who you should be on your radar, if they’re not then they will be after hearing this. Catch them at Towersey Folk Festival this year.
Levellers have announced the release of ‘Greatest Hits’ on 29th September – collaborations with Bellowhead, Billy Bragg and more. Plus UK Tour & Documentary.
Cape Breton’s Celtic Colours International Festival has announced another great lineup which includes some great collaborations based around this year’s theme of family and friends.
Listen to a live set from Blair Dunlop which he performed earlier this year at Australia’s Port Fairy Folk Festival. The set includes his own material and a great Nic Jones cover.
