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An alt-folk mix that seemed to fit the quiet frozen mornings very well. It’s all very relaxed featuring some of the most wonderful and ethereal voices including Rachel Dadd, Rachel Sermanni, Nick Drake, This is The Kit, Tess and more!

The Chieftains are to release a star studded 50th Anniversary album titled ‘Voice of Ages’. Plus watch a 50th Anniversary tribute video!

Kris Drever is to launch a new CD/EP at Celtic Connections this year. Get your first listen here to Parcel of Rogues here!

Three of the biggest giants on the Irish traditional music scene: Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford and John Doyle have form a new band called The Teetotallers.

Folk rebels Mawkin are to release a new album titled ‘Crow’. The album will feature some special well know English folk guests!

After months of anticipation, 19-year-old singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni unleashes her debut EP, ‘Black Currents’ on January 30th. Watch the video to the lead track ‘The Fog’.

Dublin’s Temple Bar Tradfest kicks off this month on 25th January, we look at some of the highlights to come!

Watch Cara Dillon performing at Belfast’s Grand Opera House, also find out about her performance at Celtic Connections this year.

Several unique concerts are in the latest programme for the Spring/Summer season at the home of folk music, Cecil Sharp House in London!

Essentially Invisible to the Eye is possibly Karen’s most emotive work to date and will be toured in its entirety in 2012.

Fairport Convention, one of the most enduring names in rock and pop, celebrates 45 years as a band this year.

This latest session from Jess Morgan is simply stunning, a perfect early Christmas present. Many listeners will be familiar with Jess’s music which we have featured in our Folk Radio UK playlist.