Featured as a Book of the Week on BBC Radio 4, Scotland’s National Poet Jackie Kay brings to life the tempestuous story of the greatest blues singer who ever lived – Bessie Smith.
Award-winning folk singer, conservationist and curator Sam Lee is to publish his debut book ‘The Nightingale’. It’s preceded by a series of live and online concerts produced by The Nest Collective.
Today sees the publication of “Sailor Song – The Shanties and Ballads of the High Seas” by Gerry Smyth. We take a brief look at the rising popularity of Sea Shanties.
To celebrate his 40th birthday this December, Highland born accordionist Gary Innes has announced the release of his first-ever tunebook. Packed full of over 80 self-penned tunes and songs.
Joan Baez has given so much to the world, music and activism that it is surprising how little has been written about her. This is an excellent starting point.
Drawing on interviews with long-time friends and musical associates, Joan Baez: The Last Leaf, a new biography by Elizabeth Thomson, is a celebration of an artist of incalculable influence.
We end our series of exclusive performances marking the publication today of Small Hours, Graeme Thomson’s new biography of John Martyn, with sessions from Siobhan Wilson and Findlay Napier.
To celebrate ‘Small Hours’, the new John Martyn biography, read an extract and watch Karine Polwart performing a beautiful cover of ‘Couldn’t Love You More’.
To celebrate ‘Small Hours’, the new John Martyn biography by Graeme Thomson. We have a series book extracts and special sessions this week, the latest with Olivia Chaney.
To celebrate ‘Small Hours’, the new John Martyn biography by Graeme Thomson. We have a series book extracts and special sessions this week kicking off with Blue Rose Code.
On the Road Not Taken is a memoir by Paul Dodgson which tells of his own unique journey and the power of music…and how it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
