Rachel Wilkinson takes a listen to 'Gracious Wings', the 8th studio album from Jackie Oates, and finds "one of the loveliest voices in folk" still in top form.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Molly dancing: the hows, the whys, the history, and the dating hazards...
Blackthorn Ritualistic Folk discuss their rapidly growing tribe, their connection with nature, and the launch of their Lughnasadh Folk Festival.
'Mousehold' is a thoughtful head-bop of an album that takes you on a journey through the flatlands of the East.
One week on from May Day, Tradfolk Rachel reflects on the finale of her April challenge to go from non-dancer to competent caperer in just one month.
May Day Morris spread like wildfire on social media, and across the land, in 2022 - a joyous celebration of freedom after tw years locked down.
TradFolk Rachel offers one final update on her Tradfolk Rachallenge, before its finale on May Morning outside Ely Cathedral.
Rachel Wilkinson reviews 'Nick Hart Sings Ten English Folk Songs' and finds a musical jack-of-all-trades, master of so much.
Tradfolk Rachel updates us on the progress of her Tradfolk Rachallenge: learning to dance a Morris jig in a single month, to perform at Ely Cathedral on May Morning.
Is it possible to learn how to Morris dance in one month flat? Rachel Wilkinson is about to find out in the first ever Tradfolk Rachallenge.
Rachel Wilkinson finds new narratives in Sam Sweeney's collection of old tunes as she listens to his latest EP, Solo.
Looking for evidence of the rebirth of the wassail? Not that it ever went away, but here's a collection of some of the most atmospheric new images we've seen on Instagram this year.
