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Tradional Music of the British Isles

Mix: The Tradition – Part 2

by Alex 13 January 2012 Mixes

The second in our Tradition mixes. It features both new and old from an old pub session from 1967 featuring Bobby Casey to Christy Moore, Kris Drever, Kate Rusby, Gavin Davenport and more!

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Album Review: Jack Harris - The Flame And The Pelican

Jack Harris – The Flame And The Pelican

by Rachel Devine 13 December 2011 Reviews

★★★★★
Jack Harris’s long awaited release ‘The Flame And The Pelican’ showcases his immense talents as a storyteller reminiscent, in so many ways, of a young Dick Gaughan.

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Martin Simpson presents: Purpose & Grace 8-11 Feb 2012

by Alex 2 December 2011 Music News

Martin Simpson curates a week of concerts and workshops at Kings Place alongside some of the biggest folk names out there!

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Martin Simpson – Purpose + Grace

by Alex 30 August 2011 Reviews

★★★★★
Martin Simpson’s latest album, Purpose and Grace, is in many ways the epiphany of his career. It features a stunning array of artists including Richard Thompson, June Tabor and Dick Gaughan. A classic! You can preview the whole album for one week on Folk Radio UK!

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Martin Simpson to release new album – purpose + grace

by Alex 22 June 2011 Music News

Martin Simpson is to release a new album on September 5th through Topic Records titled purpose + grace. Jon Boden, B J Cole, Dick Gaughan, Fay Hield, Will Pound, June Tabor and Richard Thompson will be joining Martin along with his regular band of Andy Cutting, Andy Seward and Keith Angel.

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New Folk Radio UK Mix – Weaving the Land

by Alex 7 February 2011 Features

Weaving the Land is the first in a new series of mixes from Folk Radio UK. The mixes explore traditional music and its connection to the land. Whether it is recalling memories of it or the longing for return to the homeland. The first mix opens to Irish poet Seamus Heaney and features Liam O’flynn, Kathryn Tickell, Kris Drever, Dick Gaughan and more.

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Dick Gaughan - Both Sides The Tweed

Video of the Week: Dick Gaughan – Both Sides The Tweed (1989)

by Alex 7 February 2011 Video

A new feature on Folk Radio UK is a favourite weekly video. We decided to start at the top rung level, and this will be hard to beat. This is from a 1989 edition of “Aly Bain and Friends”, with none other than Dick Gaughan performing ‘Both Sides of the Tweed’ from his 1980 “Handful of Earth” album.

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Andy Irvine - Abocurragh

Album Review: Andy Irvine – Abocurragh

by Alex 27 December 2010 Reviews

Andy Irvine makes a welcome return after a decade with his new solo release, Abocurragh. Andy has maintained his magic and makes a cracking album with a string of renowned musicians in support.

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Suntrap – Unravelling

by Alex 8 November 2010 Reviews

With three previously self released albums under their belt Suntrap are hardly newcomers to the folk scene. They have now signed to Fellside for their fourth album titled Unravelling which brings a new spark and innovation to their music.

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BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners 2010

by Alex 2 February 2010 Music News

The 2010 Folk Awards took place yesterday and these are the lucky winners. Mr Harding of BBC Radio 2 will be playing highlights on his show tomorrow. The Winners were:

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