May 2012

Video: Kan live at Stereo, Glasgow

Folk Music News 31 May 2012

Watch some great footage from Kan’s performance at Stereo, Glasgow last night and get their new album ‘Sleeper’.

James Ross – Chasing The Sun

Music Reviews 31 May 2012

Pianist and composer James Ross has released a studio version of ‘Chasing The Sun’ – the music evokes the daily and annual journey of the sun along the north coast of Scotland.

New Mix: The Mountains & The Doc

Mixes 30 May 2012

Listen to our new mix that celebrates Doc Watson and the music of the mountains: a celebration of the music and the people.

Doc Watson has died at age 89. Re-knowned for his fine examples of the Anglo-American folk tradtion and unique flat picking style he wanted to be remembered more as a decent human being than a flashy guitar player.

Video: Harp and a Monkey – Molecatcher

Folk Music News 29 May 2012

The leftfield folk trio of Martin Purdy, Andy Smith and Simon Jones better known as Harp and a Monkey continue to dig those treasures up, watch their latest video: a Bernard Wrigley classic – Molecatcher

Interview Part 2: ‘Bert, The Life and Times of A.L. Lloyd’ by Dave Arthur

Features 29 May 2012

We continue our interview with Dave Arthur author of the new A.L. Lloyd biography ‘Bert, The Life and Times of A.L. Lloyd’ which is being published by Pluto Press.

Live Review: Fay Hield Trio @ Congregational Church, Wiveliscombe

Live Reviews 29 May 2012

We join the congregation in Wiveliscombe to watch The Fay Hield Trio, a great performance from Fay Hield, Sam Sweeney and Rob Habron!

Gillie Mackenzie – Griais

Music Reviews 28 May 2012

Gillie Mackenzie’s solo debut ‘Griais’ is a beautifully presented piece of work, a marvellous solo debut that not only exemplifies the appeal of Gaelic music, but broadens it.

Interview Part 1: ‘Bert, The Life and Times of A.L. Lloyd’ by Dave Arthur

Features 28 May 2012

Folk Radio UK talks to Dave Arthur author of the new A.L. Lloyd biography, researcher, collector, writer and broadcaster of English song, music and folklore.

Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams interview and session

Propermusic Podcast feat: Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams

Features 27 May 2012

The latest Propermusic Podcast features Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams who drop by the studio for an interview and to play some tracks from their new album State of the Union.

Sneak Peak: Jon Fletcher

Introducing 27 May 2012

Highly acclaimed acoutic guitarist and songwriter Jon Fletcher is currently working on his second album from which he has unveiled a few rough mixes which you can listen to below.

Cocos Lovers New Single: Baron of The Trees

Folk Music News 26 May 2012

Watch Cocos Lovers official video for their new single ‘Baron of The Trees’ which is out on Smugglers Records on 28th June as a split single with Will Varley.

Too Folking Hot to Dance - A British Folk Mix

New Mix: Too Folking Hot to Dance

Mixes 26 May 2012

We have a new folkie mix for those of you who are seeking some respite from the heat. One to cool down and relax to with some new releases and some older classics. Crack open a bottle and get the ice…

Special Feature Introduction: 'Bert, The Life and Times of A.L. Lloyd' by Dave Arthur

Special Feature: ‘Bert, The Life and Times of A.L. Lloyd’ by Dave Arthur

Features 26 May 2012

To celebrate the launch of the new A.L. Lloyd biography by Dave Arthur ‘Bert, The Life and Times of A.L. Lloyd’ we will be featuring an in-depth interview with the author as well as a 35 minute interview / documentary.

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