Maz O’Connor’s first video from her new folk album ‘This Willowed Light’ is a beautiful animated video for Awake Awake made by Marry Waterson, watch it exclusively on Folk Radio UK today.
Our Song of the Day is the title track from Bob Carpenter’s 1974 album Silent Passage. Originally shelved by Warner it is now to be reissued by No Quarter who recognise its timeless magic.
Formed in 1939, Topic Records is the oldest independent record label in the world. They are celebrating their 75th Anniversary this year, watch this new film and don’t miss their exclusives.
Between 1959 & 1980 Shirley Collins changed the course of folk music in England & America. Thirty years after disappearing, she’s back. Find out about the new film ‘The Ballad of Shirley Collins’.
We’re very please to introduce to you Denver folk rock band Ark Life who have been compared to such greats as The Band. Watch their new video Proud of Me Out There, Mama.
Folk Radio UK will be at Priddy Folk Festival again this year which has a great line-up including: Flook, KAN, Anna Massie & Mairearad Green, Maz O’connor, John Langan Band & more.
Toumani Diabaté is to receive an Honorary Doctorate for his role in Malian music. Plus: he releases a new album with his son Sidiki and together they will perform at Glastonbury this weekend.
Domino Records unveil the new video for James Yorkston’s new single ‘Great Ghosts’ featuring KT Tunstall. It’s animated by Marry Waterson, you can watch it here.
Sarah Jane Scouten a singer songwriter hailing from Bowen Island in British Columbia is on tour later this month in the UK. We recommend you try and see her. She’s really quite something.
Having played a sold-out tour with her band late last year, Laura Veirs will be driving herself around the UK for a string of solo shows this October, including a performance at Bush Hall in London.
