Frankie Archer to release second single: ‘Close the Coalhouse Door’
Northumbrian wunderkind, Frankie Archer, announces the release of 'Close the Coalhouse Door', a follow-up to her well-received first single, 'Over the Border'.
Folk culture features
Northumbrian wunderkind, Frankie Archer, announces the release of 'Close the Coalhouse Door', a follow-up to her well-received first single, 'Over the Border'.
FolkEast and Tradfolk partner up for the Suffolk folk festival's 10-year anniversary weekend.
Fisherman's Friends announce a new movie and album, as well as a musical touring on both sides of the Atlantic. World domination is nigh.
Traditional customs
From wassailing to beating the bounds, dig into our traditional customs pages and discover something new.
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Bampton Morris dancing is known worldwide for its extraordinary lineage. We chat to one of the tradition bearers and dig into the history.
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Newcomers to the world of traditional customs and rituals very quickly come face to face with beasts and hobby horses. In this article, we attempt to offer some explanation for the inexplicable.
The Old Songs Podcast
Exploring traditional folk music one song at a time.
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.
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