They’re so often used interchangeably that you’d be forgiven for thinking they were one and the same thing, but there...
Tradfolk introduces its list of The Best Folk Albums of the Year, 2023, selected by the website's writers and assisting judges.
From tradfolk to psychfolk, from huge ensembles to solo small-pipes, we pick the best young folk musicians of 2023.
New Channel 4 comedy, The Change, is the latest programme to recognise folk culture in the current zeitgeist. But what does it all mean? Jon Wilks has a ponder.
Andrew Gaertner is a Morris dancer from Chippawa Falls, Wisconsin. In this opinion piece, originally published on Medium, he discusses issues of inclusivity and how his dancing community has worked to overcome them.
Danny Pedler of Tarren explores gender variance in traditional folk music during their Cecil Sharp House residency. Watch 'Neither Maid nor Man' and read about their journey.
Jon Wilks offers up vignettes from the best folk gigs he's seen this year as we ask you what your favourites were in 2023.
Martin Carthy tours the UK this autumn in a rare 'music and conversation' show covering the great man's life. Jon Wilks discusses preparing for a tour with his musical hero.
Following our recent interview with Eliza Carthy, in which we celebrated her 30th year in the business, someone contacted us...
