Folk Radio UK

Dan Raza – Dan Raza

Dan Raza’s debut self titled release is an album about roots and identity; love and forgiveness; about leaving home and going back again. The heart of the album’s appeal is Raza’s emergence as a songwriter of exceptional talent.

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June Tabor performing in 1990

by Alex 20 May 2012 Video

Watch June Tabor performing at WDR Folkfestival, Cologne, Germany, 1990. In the clip June is joined by Mark Emerson and Giles Lewin.

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Simple Folk Radio – Teenage Mysticism

by Alex 19 May 2012 Special Broadcasts

This week on Simple Folk Radio Dillon is joined by Scott Power of Shhh! Promotions and features a session from Joey DeMarco

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Lau & Brian Irvine – Strange Attractors

by Alex 19 May 2012 Folk Music News

Another revelationary video featuring Lau and Strange Attractors, one of their biggest projects of 2011, with the Northern Sinfonia and the Northern Ireland composer Brian Irvine.

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Video: Lau Recording Torsa for Live 2011 Limited Edition CD

by Alex 18 May 2012 Folk Music News

Lau unveil promotional video featuring a recording of “Torsa” for the new Lau Live 2011 CD which is only available as part of the deluxe 2 CD edition of Lau’s new studio album “Race The Loser”.

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Alasdair Roberts and Mairi Morrison Ticket Giveaway!

by Alex 18 May 2012 Giveaway

Another great ticket giveaway, we have a pair of tickets to see Alasdair Roberts and Mairi Morrison on Wednesday 23rd May 2012 at the Slaughtered Lamb, London. Not to be missed!

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Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party – Orfeo (plus Golden Ticket Giveaway)

by Mike Wilson 18 May 2012 Folk Music Reviews

‘Orfeo’, the new release from Fay Hield & The Hurricane Party embodies a substance and breadth that is likely to garner much acclaim, and must surely confirm Hield as the Maddy Prior or June Tabor for a new generation of folk connoisseurs.

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Spring Rituals – A Folk Radio UK Mix

by Alex 17 May 2012 Mixes

A new mix for you all featuring mostly artists from the British Folk music scene including The Woodbine and Ivy Band, Fay Hield, Jon Boden, Mawkin, The Imagined Village, Lisa Knapp and more.

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The Devil’s Violin Company at Hay Festival

by Alex 17 May 2012 Folk Music News

Hay Festival of Literature & Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary this year making the Devil’s Violin Company a very apt act to invite back to the beautiful Welsh borders market town.

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Paul Brady in the Shed

by Alex 17 May 2012 Folk Music News

Watch Paul Brady in session at Songs from the Shed. Paul has just released his anthology ‘Dancer in the Fire’ , he really looked like he was enjoying himself!

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The EFDSS Opens Applications for Creaive Artists Residencies

The EFDSS Opens Applications for Creative Artists Residencies

by Alex 16 May 2012 Folk Music News

The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) has launched a new scheme offering creative residencies at its London base open to professional artists across all sectors.

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David Francey 2012 Tour + UK album releases

by Alex 16 May 2012 Folk Music News

The Scottish folk music label Greentrax have licensed two of David Francey’s classic albums for release in the UK in advance of his tour here which will help establish his reputation in the British Isles.

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David Gibb & Elly Lucas – Old Chairs To Mend

by Alex 16 May 2012 Folk Music Reviews

David Gibb & Elly Lucas demonstrate on their debut album ‘Old Chairs To Mend’ that they have the gift to produce high grade original work and put new spin on tradtional folk classics. A highly rewarding album!

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New Nic Jones Documentary: Watch a trailer

by Alex 15 May 2012 Folk Music News

Watch a trailer for a new Nic Jones documentary from Michael Proudfoot who also made documentaries on Eliza Carthy, Kathryn Tickell and Kate Rusby. You also may be able to help in the making of it.

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Levellers – Headline UK Tour (+ Acoustic Tour) & Free Download

by Alex 15 May 2012 Folk Music News

Levellers announce a six date acoustic tour in September followed by a full band UK tour in November. Plus download a free track from their new album ‘Static on the Airwaves’!

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Video: Martyn Bennett – Move

by Alex 15 May 2012 Folk Music News

Watch the official video to Martyn Bennett’s ‘Move’ from his 2003 album ‘Grit‘ which was released on Real World Records. The vocals featured on this track are that of the famous Sheila Stewart of Rattray who came from a family of travellers.

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