'Gracious Wings', the new collection from Jackie Oates comes out on 2nd September. Her 8th album release, it is a mixture of traditional songs, originals and surprise covers. In this exclusive article, she details what it took to put this album together.
The FolKEast X Tradfolk Sessions produced 12 live, often impromptu performances of traditional folk songs and tunes in a brief, 3-day session. Here they are in chronological order.
A Concert for Paul was held in Whitchurch, Hampshire, on October 22nd to celebrate the music and folk passions of the late Paul Sartin.
Michelle Holloway of Bonfire Radicals tells us how she turned a broadside ballad into a song of outrage, creating a beautiful video in the process.
In this week's episode of the Old Songs Podcast, Nick Hart interviews Jon Wilks about the traditional song, The Gloucestershire Wassail [Roud 209].
A new year dawns and we wipe the folkie slate clean. We asked around to find out what 2023 holds for folk events and album releases. Here's what the Tradfolk team are looking forward to.
Jon Wilks discusses the origins of his new single and video, the traditional song, 'Johnny Sands'.
A cohort of Martin Simpson fans pick the songs they think you ought to hear.
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.
The Whitchurch Folk Festival returns to Hampshire on May 11, after a break of 34 years.
A fabulous weekend of singing, workshops and ale at the gorgeous National Trust pub, the Fleece Inn at Bretforton. Artists...
In the first of what we are calling our Folk Cities series, Tradfolk takes a look at the folk life of Birmingham - the history, the songs, the live scene, the sessions, and so much more.