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Blow Out The Moon is a well-chosen selection of some of the less well-known traditional folk songs, presented with immaculate arrangements, precision musicianship and flawless harmonies. It makes the ideal companion to their debut album.

Rob catches up with Emily Portman and she shares the creative process behind her latest album Coracle – inspiration coming from motherhood, trips to sacred sites around North Wales and meetings with a Liverpudlian poet.

There’s no doubt that Emily Portman has, with a little help from her friends, created and curated a dazzling display of writing and musicianship, but the real success of Coracle lies in the balancing of many seemingly disparate aspects to create an intensely luminous collection of songs whose articulate lyrics, virtuoso performances and intricate arrangements never overshadow the very real humanity which is at the heart of it all.

One of the most remarkable vocal harmony trios ‘The Devil’s Interval’ feat. Lauren McCormick, Emily Portman & Jim Causley reunite for mini tour and Sidmouth Folkweek. Watch them warming up for the tour as they perform Silver Dagger.

Emily Portman will release her new album in June titled Coracle. It promises to be her most ambitious release to date. Produced by Andy Bell it features featuring her regular trio of Rachel Newton & Lucy Farrell as well as a number of guest musicians from the world of folk music including Bellowhead’s Sam Sweeney.

Kings Place hosts Outlandish Nights from 27 – 29 March 2014, a mini-series co-curated by acclaimed songwriters Alasdair Roberts and Emily Portman. Find out more here.

Watch the FRUK Première of the new video from The Furrow Collective for ‘I’d Rather be Tending my Sheep’ which was made by singer and gifted animator Marry Waterson.

Rachel Newton, Lucy Farrell, Emily Portman and Alasdair Roberts combine to make ‘At Our Next Meeting’ one of the finest collaborative albums of the past few years.

How’s this for a great triple bill: Lucy Ward, Emily Portman and Emma Sweeney…under the collective tour banner of Womenfolk. This is one you do not want to miss!

The Furrow Collective brings together four of the finest, award winning musicians on the UK folk scene: Rachel Newton, Lucy Farrell, Emily Portman and Alasdair Roberts. Get a taster of their debut album.

We recently aired a special show that was put toegther by Jackie Oates to celebrate the release of her new album ‘Lullabies’ on 18 Mar 2013. You can now listen to it on-demand here:

English folk songstress Emily Portman has announced that she has been nominated for a BBC FOLK AWARD for BEST ORIGINAL SONG for ‘Hatchlings and is to also tour with the Be Good Tanyas.

Rachel Newton’s ‘The Shadow Side’ delights beyond words. There’s something for everyone in here – innovative harp/electro-harp loops and experiments; the darkest of traditional ballads; soothing Gaelic song and enchanting vocal performances.

The Emily Portman Trio featuring Rachel Newton and Lucy Farrell have two great gigs coming up and a new album!

The Lullaby Project: Soothing, bitter or even bawdy, there’s much more to the lullaby than sending a child to sleep. Watch Kris Drever, Alasdair Roberts, Emily Portman, Karine Polwart and John Smith performing.

★★★★★ Emily Portman’s new EP ‘Hinge of the Year’ is a stunning release that mixes tradition with dark fairytale like twists. Wherever she takes her inspiration from I hope it is bottomless!

Kings Place will be playing host to a selection of fine folk artists from the core to cutting edge this winter including: Boys of the Lough, Emily Portman Trio, Emily Smith Band and more.

Jim Moray takes up the microphone to record his first podcast: a bit of banter and music from Mike Waterson, Gillian Welch, Sam Amidon, Emily Portman and more, it’s right up our street!