As the biggest music competition in the world hits Liverpool this week, we thought we’d take a typically niche Tradfolk look at folk-inspired entries through the years.
Gavin McNamara delves into three Christmas albums, each one entirely unique. From festive fireside favourites to the chill wind of a psychfolk winter.
In the first of a series exploring the singers of traditional songs, John Roy takes a look at the singing of Seosamh Ó hÉanaí (Joe Heaney).
US folk trio, Kalos, introduce their new video - a recording of a 300-year-old traditional Scottish tune celebrating the landscape.
The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience arrives on October 7th via the world's oldest independent record label. Angeline tells us about the making of this fascinating album.
The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience may be the most anticipated folk album of the year. For obvious reasons, it is well overdue. But is it worth the wait?
In need of stocking fillers that'll brighten the days of your fave folk musicians? Here's what we recommend for Christmas Bandcamp Friday.
This lively set of polkas lies close to the heart of The Weaving. Taught by the late Seamus Begley to his daughter, Meabh, it connects the trio not only to his memory but to the West Kerry community which nurtured and supported their music from their very first meeting in summer 2022.
Are you heading to Folk Weekend Oxford this year? If not, we intend to make you very jealous and think about your choices carefully.
Angeline Morrison discusses her highly-anticipated album, The Sorrow Songs, and her hopes for greater diversity on the folk scene.
The Brown Girl and Other Folk Songs by Angeline Morrison is an incredibly intimate performance that highlights the singer's considerable vocal chops.
Angeline Morrison releases a brand new video along with huge news about her forthcoming appearance on Later with Jools Holland.