Martin Carthy – Marthy Carthy (debut album reissued), a review
What do you even say about this album? How can you realistically review an album that stands as one of the very cornerstones of modern folk music? What more is there to say?
What do you even say about this album? How can you realistically review an album that stands as one of the very cornerstones of modern folk music? What more is there to say?
Exceptional fingerstyle guitar in the Bert Jansch mould. A promising folk talent emerges.
Ahead of this Sunday's Oscars ceremony, film buffs Karl Sinfield and Matt Quinn pick out their favourite instances of traditional folk songs in movies.
Explore Skydancers, Martin Simpson's latest work, a culmination of decades blending folk traditions with masterful guitar play, possibly his finest to date.
It’s not every year you get to write about leap years, for rather obvious reasons. So we thought we ought to jump on the chance in 2024.
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Dig in to our selection of articles covering traditional British customs and the manner in which they survive and thrive today.
It’s not every year you get to write about leap years, for rather obvious reasons. So we thought we ought to jump on the chance in 2024.
One the UK's oldest surviving traditions, the Atherstone Ball Game in Warwickshire kicks off at 2pm today. Be there at your peril.
Heading to the Sheffield Carols? Want to know where to go, what songs to sing and a little of the etiquette? We've got you covered.
Rediscover the 19th-century dahlia craze at Stonehenge. Dive into its history and the grand return of the Stonehenge Dahlia Shows in 2023.
The annual jig competition, honouring the memory of the late John Gasson, takes place in August. We take a look at its quirks, its rules and its history.
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Reviewing the latest releases on the traditional folk music scene. We focus on traditional music, or music that has been directly inspired by it.
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