The return of the Stonehenge Dahlia Shows
Rediscover the 19th-century dahlia craze at Stonehenge. Dive into its history and the grand return of the Stonehenge Dahlia Shows in 2023.
Latest articles
Angeline Morrison curates new archive for EFDSS on Black History and Folk Song in the UK
Angeline Morrison partners with EFDSS to unveil a resource on Black British History and its ties to UK folk songs, shedding light on hidden narratives.
Tapping into Teesdale’s musical talent: A golden opportunity for young folk musicians
Discover Teesdale's rich folk legacy with M@HoT's initiative for young artists. Dive into rehearsals, masterclasses, and perform on grand folk stages!
Scotland Unwrapped: A Grand Celebration of Scottish Culture at Kings Place
Dive into a year-long celebration of Scottish music, culture, and spoken word, from tradition to contemporary artistry.
Not-so-rapid-fire questions with Martin Carthy
From Paul Simon to Billy Bragg to Stewart Lee; from Peggy Seeger to Eliza Carthy to Anaïs Mitchell, some of Martin Carthy's biggest fans line up the questions...
A Folkie Parent’s Guide to English Fairy Tales
Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe returns to the Tradfolk pages with a deep-dive into Children's folkie literature.
Prep for the summer...
All you need to know about the best folk festivals the UK has to offer.
The Old Songs Podcast
Exploring traditional folk music one song at a time.
The 10th episode of The Old Songs Podcast, Jon Wilks chats to broadside ballad singer and researcher, Jennifer Reid, about 'The New Bury Loom' [Roud V9197].
As he enters the third decade of his professional career, Jim Moray joins Jon to discuss the ballad, 'Lord Douglas' [Roud 23].
Customs uncovered
Dig in to our selection of articles covering traditional British customs and the manner in which they survive and thrive today.
The return of the Stonehenge Dahlia Shows
Rediscover the 19th-century dahlia craze at Stonehenge. Dive into its history and the grand return of the Stonehenge Dahlia Shows in 2023.
Customs Uncovered: The John Gasson Jig Competition
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.
Customs Uncovered: The Sidmouth Horse Trials
A highlight of Sidmouth Folk Festival, the Sidmouth Horse Trials take place on the first Sunday of the festival. Tradfolk Rach investigates.
Customs Uncovered: Midsummer Rituals
While the summer solstice is commonly associated with something seemingly more spiritual, the rituals of Midsummer had more earthy connections.
Customs uncovered: The Salisbury Giant
The Salisbury Giant is a rare example of a processional giant from the late medieval period, commonly associated with midsummer celebrations.
Traditional May events to add to your calendar
Why is the month of May so important to the folk world? Here's our list of what to do, where to go, what to see, and what it all means.
Customs uncovered: Jack in the Green
Walking bush, Jack in the Green, has a history dating back to the early 1800s. Here's how the character came into being.
Customs Uncovered: The Maypole
Everything you ever wanted to know about the maypole tradition, but were too uncomfortable to ask.
Folk music reviews
Reviewing the latest releases on the traditional folk music scene. We focus on traditional music, or music that has been directly inspired by it.
Martin Simpson and Thomm Jutz gather together a coterie of extraordinary musicians and bring to life the songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry.
'A Curious Dance' by Paddi Benson, Grace Lemon and James Patrick Gavin ushers forth real disquiet as the nights draw in.
Adam Sear takes a listen to Joel Paterson's latest and find a "true joy of a record".
