Singing duo Ben & Dom have joined forces with folk singer Anna Tabbush for a haunting rendition of ‘Winter Song’. Watch them performing the song in Guildford’s oldest church St Mary’s, which dates back to 1040AD.
Stan Rogers left an indelible mark on Folk Music; his influence continues today, 40 years after his tragic death. Borealis Records are to celebrate his music and legacy with the release of a limited-edition vinyl box set: Stan Rogers – Songs of a Lifetime.
The 21st MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards took place on 2nd December, winners include Duncan Chisholm, Julie Fowlis, Iona Fyfe, Eilidh Cormack, Trail West, Blazin’ Fiddles, Heidi Talbot and more.
Filmed by Myles O’Reilly during Cork’s winter festival ‘Quiet Lights’, watch Jim Ghedi singing Ed Pickford’s Ah Cud Hew in St Luke’s church solo..an intimate and powerfully moving performance.
The campaign to help digitise and preserve Doc Rowe’s extraordinary audiovisual footage of Britain’s wyrd-and-wonderful seasonal events and enduring folk traditions has been successful. Still, as every pound matters, they are continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Taken from his new album True North and recorded live on Tyne and Wear’s highest point, Currock Hill, watch Johnny Campbell performing ‘Here’s the Tender Coming / The Keel Row’ with Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie.
Edinburgh Folk Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in style with a jam-packed programme of 38 events to celebrate their landmark anniversary, including Jenn Butterworth and Laura-Beth Salter, John Kirkpatrick, Gordie Tentrees, Adam Holmes, The Poozies and more.
Today marks the release of Georgia Shackleton’s solo debut album ‘Harry’s Seagull’ – one of the year’s freshest and most appealing folk albums. Watch her video for What Will Become of England, Harry Cox’s social commentary that sadly doesn’t lose relevance.
Watch guitarist and composer Hayden Pedigo’s Tiny Desk concert…Hailing from the windy Texas Panhandle, he recently announced a European tour for February 2024, including dates in London, Glasgow, Manchester & Newcastle.
Watch Buck Curran performing ‘River Unto Sea’ live, an acoustic instrumental track inspired by Ireland and Maine that appeared on his 2016 debut solo album Immortal Light. He’s accompanied here by David James Logan on bass who also filmed the session (aided by the wonderful Adele H).
Listen to ‘Way Out West’, the debut single from Holly Blackshaw, taken from her upcoming EP. Inspired by her move from Hull, East Yorkshire, to rural Mid-Wales, from the flatlands to the hills…it’s also our Song of the Day.
Blair Dunlop announces his new album ‘Let’s Get Out of the Rain’ and a supporting 25-date UK Tour. Taken from the album, watch him performing the superb ‘Midday Mass’ – also our Song of the Day.
