paul sartin

The songs and tunes on ‘When You’re Ready’ were recorded by Patakas (brothers Will and Joe Sartin) following the loss of their father. As well as capturing ‘strong bonds and incredible memories’, this debut also highlights what a skilful and innovative duo they are.

Paul Sartin, folk singer, oboist, violinist, composer and arranger and founding member of Faustus, Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast, has passed away. We recall a few magical moments from his rich musical legacy.

On their latest EP, English folk trio Faustus tackle the Lancashire Cotton Famine which brought great hardship, unemployment and hunger among working people. They bring the ghosts of the past to life in their own unique way.

Faustus have long shown they can use three voices with very different characters, in just about any combination, to present their pick of English traditional songs. With this album, their musicianship has been given more room to shine, producing music that is true to its roots, relevant to today and, above all, ridiculously enjoyable.

Priddy Folk Festival announce first acts for 2016 including Belshazzar’s Feast, Lady Maisery, Lucy Ward Band, Beth Porter and the Availables and Rory McLeod. Check our festival preview here.

There has never been a force of nature quite like the exhilarating juggernaut of bombastic, swaggering, buffed, multi-coloured big band folk that is Bellowhead and it is unlikely there ever will be again. Pandemonium presents highlights from Bellowhead’s incredible career.

Six years ago Sam Sweeney bought a violin in Oxford. It’s 100 year history has led to a multi-media performance telling its incredible story to mark the anniversary of the start of World War I.

Simon Holland catches up with Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings at Cecil Sharp House for some dystopian, post-apocalyptic folk, not forgetting of course the compulsory post-show sing-a-long!

Paul Sartin talks to Folk Radio UK about why Faustus is not a ‘Supergroup’ he sets out to dispel any myths seeing Fautus rather as jobbing musicians and mates…it’s a lifestyle decision.