Sean Cooney and friends tell the harrowing story of The Peterloo Massacre of 1819 – with gory details all included. It’s the tale of an event that must never be forgotten and, in the capable hands of Sean & Co, the story of Peter’s Field is a folk epic.
Changes afoot for Salt House, but still a chance to savour reflection, renewal and connection.
Seckou Keita on Homeland – acoustic and electronic sounds, traditional African rhythms and urban beats – and the special sparkle of the kora.
Fiddle music from Scotland, bareback and without frontiers. Genrify at your own risk.
Rachel Newton adds art gallery soundtracking to her ever growing CV.
Southend’s folk/Americana troubadour, MG Boulter returns – and this time he’s looking a little deeper below the mundanities of suburban life.
Ear bogglingly good piper with vibrantly evocative debut. Watch this space, watch this name!
Ben Nicholls brings his (double) bass to the fore aided and abetted by a wealth of stars.
Boo (Hewerdine) and Jenny (Sturgeon) go all Mulder and Scully with momentous results.
ATB go a-wassailing with Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden for a yuletide cracker at the Stoller Hall.
Jon Boden & Eliza Carthy join considerable forces, wassailing for all they’re worth in the next of our folky festive features.
A mystical and impassioned offering from The Furrow Collective powered by the energy of the moon.
Wintergreen finds Jenny Sturgeon and friends on a dreamy, ethereal set that revels in the intimacy.
Something a bit different from the ever mercurial golden tonsils of Karine Polwart.
The raags of Rajasthan – courtesy of sound artist and composer Jason Singh, his talented friends, and an impressive array of traditional Indian instruments.
