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Due To Illness Marina Florance Withdraws As Support For Kelly Oliver
Illness has forces Marina Florance to withdraw as support to Kelly Oliver's Norwich gig. Lisa Redford steps up to the plate
Fatea Becomes Official Supporter Of Laurel Canyon
Fatea will be support Laurel Canyon's St Pancras Old Church Gigs
From Me To You 2
A look back at the industry conference and one of the discussions
Fatea Showcase Sessions Spring 16:Murmur Line Up Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the artists appearing on "Murmur", the 32nd release in the Showcase Sessions Series
Fatea Award Winners
Fatea is proud to announce the winners it's annual awards.
Singles Roundup
First of a new monthly feature covering single releases
Unprepared To Die
A review of Paul Slade's book on American murder ballads and the stories behind them
Busk Love Folk Festval
Would you like a busking slot at the Love Folk, Southport's Festival seaon opener, here's how
The Soldier And The Maid
Exclusive premier of Said The Maiden's new video and lots of other news on the exciting trio
Folkstock Celebrate The End Of The Year In Style
2 EPs, one out, one in the pipeline and a Fatea exclusive video
Fatea Magazine Becomes Love Folk's Media Partner
Fatea will be working with the wonderful team at the Atkinson on the prestigious Love Folk Festival
Fatea Showcase Sessions Winter 15:Race Line Up Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the artists appearing on "Race", the 31st release in the Showcase Sessions Series
What's In A Name
A Lot If You're The Fair Rain (Formerly The Old Dance School)
Talking To Joe Solo
Social minded singer-songwriter talks about We Shall Overcome
English Folk Expo 2015 launch event
The Palace Of Westminster hosted the launch of English Folk Expo and Homegrown 2015
Talking To Oka Vanga
Ahead of their new EP, "Tales Of Eyam", Fatea talks to award winning duo Oka Vanga
Home, Lads, Home
Ninebarrow & Louise Jordan release poignant singe to raise funds for Help For Heroes
A Chat With Martin Simpson
We catch up with Martin Simpson ahead of dates with Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr
Sean & Zander, the 'Legendary Duo'
Rich in the Spirit of Music
Kelly Oliver - Same World
Check out our exclusive link to the next Kelly Oliver single
Talking To Kate Rusby
Ahead of her September visit to Poole Lighthouse, we grab a word with Kate Rusby
Talking To Jerry Donahue About Fotheringay
We talk to Jerry Donahue about Fotheringay, past, present and futute
Debbie Bond And Radiator Rick On Tour
A rare UK from the Alabama blues lady whose regularly and favourably compared top Bonnie Raitt
Fatea Showcase Sessions Autumn 15:Undercurrent Line Up Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the artists appearing on "Undercurrent", the 30th release in the Showcase Sessions Series
Kelly Oliver's West Country Odyessy
These days touring is about more than the live dates. It's also hitting the local media
Maverick Preview
Tantaliser for next weekend's Maverick Festival
Talking To Caddy Cooper
UK based Australian singer-songwriter, talks about her latest work.
Chatting To Bill Wyman
Iain Patience talks to Bill Wyman about his 1st solo album in 30 years
Fata Morgana
A stunning combination of song and video from Daria Kulesh
The Milk Float Tour
Paul Thompson, supporting his new album with a UK tour, by Milk Float! nfn
Three Women, Three Lives, One Tradition
Singing Out:A Folk Narrative Of Maddy Prior, June Tabor & Linda Thompson
Fatea Showcase Sessions Summer 15:Surf Line Up Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the artists appearing on "Surf", the 29th release in the Showcase Sessions Series
Pete Guy Exclusive
Preview stream of his new EP Houdini, which is released May 1st
Luke Jackson Competition
Win An Advance Copy Of New EP "This Family Tree
Roxanne de Bastion - ReRun
Exclusive Fatea preview stream of forthcoming single
A Sage Preview
Whistlestop view of what's coming up at The Sage
Nick Elliot RockFolk Photographer
50Folk his second volume of photographs from Cambridge Folk Festival
A Grand New Venue For The North East
A fantastic new arts and community venue for County Durham, if you're in that nexk of the woods, check it out
The only solution to the Equation Group is destroying your hard drive!
A case of mistaken identity or have a folk supergroup decided to go up against Iran & Russia? Is there a Cara Dillon fan at the NSA?
Tobias ben Jacob and Lukas Drinkwater pen deal !
Following a successful national tour this new West Country duo have been picked up by Folkstock
Chatting With Rebecca Downes
Fatea's John Knighton caught up with blues singer, Rebecca Downes
Barbara Dickson to make welcome return to Sage, Gateshead
From her days in the folk clubs, Barbara has had an afinity for the North East
Fatea Magazine And Blues & Roots Radio Announce Collaboration
Giving artists a voice, getting them read about, getting them heard, getting to know great music!
Blues And Roots Radio Firms Up UK Commitment
Blues & Roots Radio launches branded UK Website - It's show time in local time
Fatea Showcase Sessions Spring 15:Tides Line Up Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the artists appearing on "Tides", the 28th release in the Showcase Sessions Series
Fatea Award Winners
Fatea is proud to announce the winners of the awards recognising the best of 2014
Tobias ben Jacob and Lukas Drinkwater on tour !
West Country duo embark on national tour
2014
Fatea Award Shortlists
Fatea is proud to announce the shortlists for it's annual awards.
Nigel Grierson - Photographs
Exceptional photographer and designer gets a long overdue book to showcase his art
Folkstock Goes South
Folkstock invited to showcase at the Southbank...
Great British Folk Festival Introduces Introducing
The Great British Folk Festival Has Added A Third Stage To Accomodate Rising Acts
Maggie Boyle
Maggie Boyle Memorial Service And Celebration For The Life Of Announced.
Fatea Showcase Sessions Winter 14:Attractions Line Up Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the artists appearing on "Attractions", the 27th release in the Showcase Sessions Series
Pacific Curls On The Dorset Coast
Celt Roots - Maori Soul - Jurassic Landscapes
Sam Sweeney chats about 'Made In The Great War'
Mike Ainscoe talks to Sam Sweeney about his latest project
Catching Up With Cara
Mike Ainscoe gets up to date with the busy world of Cara Dillon
Talking To...Sunjay Brayne
Mike Ainscoe chats with Sunjay Brayne about his new album and tour.
Emily Barker Showcases Vena Portea At Purbeck
Purbeck Folk Festival in for a treat bank holiday weekend.
Fatea Showcase Sessions Autumn 14:Connections Line Up Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the artists appearing on "Connections", the 26th release in the Showcase Sessions Series
The Armistice Pals-A Folk Music Community Project
A project to commemorate the losses of The Great War
Maverick - The Preview
With a line up like this you won't go short
Purbeck Rising - A Chance To Get Involved
Purbeck Rising, Purbeck Folk Festival's talent contest with real opportunities
Talking To...Maz O'Connor
Fatea's Peter Cowley chats with a rising star of folk's third wave.
Wimborne Welcomes Folk 21
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival has thrown it's doors open for 13 showcasing acts
BAMfest Coming Very Soon
BAMfest starts 30th of May, stand by for a great weekend.
23rd Leigh Folk Festival
A look at what's coming up at one of the great free festivals
The Logboat Sessions
A unique series of gigs set next to a 2000 year old logboat
Talking To...Jon Gomm
Fatea's Matt Tighe chats with guitar wizard, Jon Gomm
Ashley Hutchings:Words Words Words
A selection of song lyrics, album sleeve notes and poems
Nick Churchill's Purbeck Pieces - Episode 2
Nick Churchill chats with Eddi Reader who will be playing Purbeck Folk Festival
Fire And Wine An Armchair Guide To Steve Ashley
Dave Thompson's biography of the well respected singer-songwriter from the 2nd folk revival
Theakston's And BAMfest A Heady Combination
Theakston have renewed their sponsorship of Bedale Acoustic Music Fesival (BAMfest) for this year.
Fatea Showcase Sessions Summer 14:Magnetism Line Up Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the artists appearing on "Magnetism", the 25th release in the Showcase Sessions Series
A Conversation With Emily Smith
Emily Smith had a chat with Fatea, prior to her gig at the Met
Danny And The Champions Of The World
Alan J Taylor captures Danny George Wilson In Conversation
Lucy Ward Band Set For Tour
Lucy Ward gathers a corp of great musicians around her and heads for the open road
Nick Churchill's Purbeck Pieces - Episode 1
Nick Churchill chats with Aimée Mackenzie about how Purbeck Folk Festival opened doors for her
Songwriting Competition will remember music stalwart
The organisers of Bedale's Acoustic Music Festival - BAMfest - have announced details of their 2014 Songwriting Competition.
Skiffle scuffle … as Billy Bragg brings out the pugilist in Pokey LaFarge!
It's all about the roots
Talking To...Andy McKee
Rising fiddle player Matt Tighe chats with virtuoso guitarist, Andy McKee
Fatea Showcase Sessions Spring 14:Chemistry Available To Download
"Chemistry", the 24th release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series is available to download at no charge
Music For Maggie
Benefit gig for Maggie Boyle Friday 17th January, St George's, Bristol
Fatea Awards Winners Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the winners for the Fatea Awards for achievement during 2013
Charity Singles
Check out releases from Halstead Clan and Sean Taylor raising money for good causes
Bob Copper:A Man Of No Consequence
Bob Copper's memoirs show that despite the title, he is anything but...
Fatea Showcase Sessions Winter 13:Brushstrokes Now Available
"Brushstrokes", the 23rd release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series is available for download, no charge!
Talking To...Emily Maguire & Christian Dunham
Helen Mitchell chats to Emily Maguire and Christian Dunham about "Bird Inside A Cage" and touring
Kickstarting Kyle Carey
First in an occasional series giving musicians the opportunity to showcase their fundraising for new albums/projects
Witches' Hats & Painted Chariots: The Incredible String Band and The 5,000 Layers Of Psychedelic Folk Music
The rise of the Incredible String Band and acid folk.
Talking To...Blackbeard's Tea Party
Paul Rawcliffe chats to folk/ceilidh rockers Blackbeard's Tea Party in anticipation of their Winter Tour
Fatea Showcase Sessions Autumn 13:Watercolours Now Available
"Watercolours", the 22nd release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series is available for download
Camp Bestival - 1st to 4th August
Camp Bestival a festival for all occasions. Music, arts, food and fun what more do you want?
Fatea Showcase Sessions Autumn 13:Watercolours line-up announced
"Watercolours", the 22nd release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series is live on August 1st
A Conversation With Merry Hell
Peter Cowley caught up with Merry Hell at Chester Folk Festival
News & Snippets
Name changes at Said The Maiden, Vinyl appeal for Polly Paulusma and UK Blues acts rally to help daughter of one of their own
CDs & T-Shirts To Be Won
In conjunction with Hemifran & Along The Tracks we've got CDs and T-Shirts for you to win
Plucked From The Fish Pond 22
Our Global Musicians Fish Pond features Richie 'The Madmnan' Walz and Elizabeth-Lee
A Conversation With Kevin Montgomery
Peter Cowley caught up with The Endangered Liver's Kevin Montgomery at the Nordic Church Liverpool
Dave Swarbrick Becomes Patron Of Folkstock Arts Foundation
Fatea Life Time Achievement Award recipient, Dave Swarbrick announced as Folkstock's Patron
A Conversation With Cathryn Craig And Brian Willoughby
Peter Cowley caught up with Cathryn Craig And Brian Willoughby at their recent Lymn gig.
Fatea Showcase Sessions Summer 13:Outlines
"Outlines", the 21st release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series is now available for download
Plucked From The Fish Pond 21
Our Global Musicians Fish Pond features come of age with Haikaa And Voices Of Prayze
Plucked From The Fish Pond 20
Patrick Ytting and Ole Martin Volle are this week's feature from the Global Musicians Fish Pond
Fatea Showcase Sessions Summer 13:Outlines line-up announced
"Outlines", the 21st release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series is live on May 1st
The Day The Music Died
Fatea comments on the capitulation by the BBC and others over "Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead"
Plucked From The Fish Pond 19
Our collaboration with Global Fishpond brings us to Anni Kannika and Cyra Morgan
Plucked From The Fish Pond 18
The Om Project and Kevin Erskine are the latest guests from the Global Fish Pond
New Forest Folk Festival
Thanks to the generosity of the organisers of The New Forest Folk Festival, we have a pair of tickets to the beautifully set festival to be won.
Plucked From The Fish Pond 17
Fatea's collaboration with The Global Fish Pond welcomes Ricky England, Sara Broman and thanks to Pranam
Plucked From The Fish Pond 16
Fatea welcomes back The Global Fish Pond with Paige Chaplin, Audrey Michaels
Beverley Craven - Truth Be Told:My Autobiography
Beverley Craven takes stock of her life in and out of music
Talking To...Billy Bragg
Nick Churchill takes some time out with the Sherpa Of Heartbreak
Talking To...Shelagh McDonald
Aymer Nelson's extensive interview with recently rediscovered Shelagh McDonald
Bill Bragg's Tooth & Nail
Feature review of Billy Bragg's first studio album for five years
Fatea Showcase Sessions - Now live
"Sketches", the 20th release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series is now live
Celtic Connections Preview
Extensive preview of Scotland's premier folk and roots festival
Fatea Award Winners Announced
Fatea is proud to announce the winners of the Fatea Awards 2012
Talking To...Steve Cropper
Nick Churchill chats with guitar and songwriting, rock 'n' roll hall of fame inductee Steve Cropper
Rediscovering Shelagh McDonald
The story of how Shelagh McDonald is making her 1st appearance in 4 decades on Alive Radio 107.3FM on the 11th December 9pm
Shawn Colvin - Diamond In The Rough
Shawn Colvin reflects on her life and music
Who Is Ashley Cleveland?
Who Is Ashley Cleveland ? Click on headline for the answer
News & Snippets
Brooke Sharkey, Red Shoes, Folk & Acoustic Music Show, Writers Wanted, The Nebraska Sessions
Fatea Showcase Sessions - Line Up Announcement
The line up for "Homewards", the 19th release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series has been announced
Plucked From The Fish Pond 15
Patrick Ytting and Holly McGarry are the latest artists to be plucked from the Global Fish Pond
Ewan McLennan Competition
We've got signed copies of Ewan McLennan's "The Last Bird To Sing" to be won by two lucky readers. Competition closes October 14th
Frank Dalton - RNLI
Dan Webster's heartfelt tribute to his great-grandfather, Frank Dalton, is helping to raise funds for the RNLI.
Johnno Casson Competition
Two signed copies of Johnno Casson's "Window Shopping" to be won with bonus launch night guestlisting. Competition closes October 6th
Talking To...Hurrah For The Riff Raff
JC Verrall chats with Hurrah For The Riff Raff as part of our collaboration with someofitstrue. (opens in new window)
Plucked From The Fish Pond 14
Up to fourteen in our Global Fish Pond link up, this week, Fredrika & Ola Weel Skram
Rachel Sermanni Competition
Win a pair of tickets to Rachel Sermanni's Bush Hall gig and a copy of her debut album "Under Mountains"
Talking To...The Heartbreaks
Emma Sutherland interviews Morecombe's finest for our Talking To... Series
Booking Acoustic Talent
Thinking of starting promoting or widening the acts you're booking, how far do you go?
Plucked From The Fish Pond 13
Thirteen's the lucky number as The Global Fish Pond lands Korie Anne and My Dear Wendy
Along The Tracks Show 11 Playlist
Check out whose on Along The Tracks this week. Friday 7pm - 9pm Repeated Sunday 9pm - 11pm
Dave Stewart Announces Contest To Find Support Acts For Upcoming UK
Four gigs on tour, Four singer-songwriters wanted
Along The Tracks Show 10 Playlist
Check out whose on Along The Tracks this week. Friday 7pm - 9pm Repeated Sunday 9pm - 11pm
Cambridge Folk Festival Review
Extended coverage of this year's Cambridge Folk Festival, reviews, features and galleries. Opens in our Cambridge Folk Festival micro-site
Fatea Showcase Sessions:Tracks Available For Free Download
The 18th Release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series features sixteen superb acts from across the acoustic spectrum and beyond. Hosted on our Fatea Showcase Sessions Site
Plucked From The Fish Pond 12
Visit twelve to The Global Fish Pond lands Audrey Michaels and Myles McLeod
Along The Tracks Show 7 Playlist
Check out whose on Along The Tracks this week. Friday 7pm - 9pm Repeated Sunday 9pm - 11pm
Plucked From The Fish Pond 11
The Global Fish Pond takes on a latin flavour this week with Los Marty and Crudamata
Talking To...Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker
JC Verrall chats with Josienne Clarke & Ben Wlker as part of our collaboration with someofitstrue. (opens in new window)
Plucked From The Fish Pond 10
Our collaboration with Global Fish Pond reaches double figures with Bets and Sarah Grace
Along The Tracks Show 6 Playlist
Check out whose on Along The Tracks this week. Friday 7pm - 9pm Repeated Sunday 9pm - 11pm
Along The Tracks Show 5 Playlist
Check out whose on Along The Tracks this week. Friday 7pm - 9pm Repeated Sunday 9pm - 11pm
Plucked From The Fish Pond 9
A Scandinavian feel to our Global Fish Pond feature this week with Kine Hjeldnes and Jonina Aradottir
Along The Tracks Show 4 Playlist
Check out whose on Along The Tracks this week. Friday 7pm - 9pm Repeated Sunday 9pm - 11pm
Wayward Daughter: An Official Biography of Eliza Carthy
Sophie Parkes biography of one of the most important performers of her generation
Plucked From The Fish Pond 8
Behind Tomorrow and Random Holiday are the featured band in update 8 of our Global Musician's Fish Pond series
Oldie Composers Raise Funds For Banardos
A competition for older songwriters is set to raise money for Banardos you can help by buying some great songs
Along The Tracks Show 3 Playlist
Check out whose on Along The Tracks this week. Friday 7pm - 9pm Repeated Sunday 9pm - 11pm
Talking To...Donna Fullman
JC Verrall chats with Donna Fullman as part of our collaboration with someofitstrue. (opens in new window)
Along The Tracks Show 2 Playlist
Check out whose on Along The Tracks this week. Friday 7pm - 9pm Repeated Sunday 9pm - 11pm
Plucked From The Fish Pond 7
Lucky number seven in Global Musicians Fish Pond series, featuring Anna Yanova and Will Risbourg
Truck Fest...A Preview
A look at the forthcoming Track Fest on July 20th & 21st
Introducing...Sam Beeton
Nottingham singer/songwriter joins the "Introducing..." roll of honour
150 Miles Of Music - Tim Moon
Tim Moon's 150 mile coast to coast trek whilst play a bouzouki to raise money for Yorkshire's Air Ambulance
Plucked From The Fish Pond 6
Half dozen reached with international music collective Global Musicians Fish Pond, featuring Sarah Urbin and Ludmila Dauvergne
Talking To...Hatful Of Rain
JC Verrall chats with Hatful Of Rain as part of our collaboration with someofitstrue. (opens in new window)
New Model Army Instruments Stolen
New Model Army have had their tour bus broken into. Read details of what was stolen in case you're offered some hookey gear
Introducing...Becca B
Becca B is the latest addition to our "Introducing..." feature
Plucked From The Fish Pond 5
fifth feature with international music collective Global Musicians Fish Pond, featuring Collin Pastore And Hadley Kennary
Plucked From The Fish Pond 4
Fourth feature with international music collective Global Musicians Fish Pond, featuring RJ Chevalier And Tara Minton
Introducing...Tom McRae
Tom McRae become our third "Introducing..." feature
Plucked From The Fish Pond 3
Third feature with international music collective Global Musicians Fish Pond, featuring Chris West and Deni Hlavinka
An Americana-centric preview of the 2012 Cambridge Folk Festival
John 'The Jacket' Hawes previews the Cambridge Folk Festival acts influenced by or from the other side of the pond
John Lydon Interview
Fatea regular writer Nick Churchill interviews one of music's great characters. Hosted on Nick's site.
Plucked From The Fish Pond 2
Second collaborative feature with international music collective Global Musicians Fish Pond, featuring No Thoughts No Gravity and Steven Manuel
Fatea Showcase Sessions:Tracks Available For Free Download
The 17th Release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series features eighteen superb acts from across the acoustic spectrum and beyond. Hosted on our Fatea Showcase Sessions Site
Plucked From The Fish Pond 1
The first of a collaborative feature with international music collective Global Musicians Fish Pond
Fatea Showcase Sessions - Line Up Announcement
The line up for "Tracks", the 17th release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series has been announced
Global Musicians Fish Pond
A collective by musicians for musicians.
Introducing...The Folk
East Anglian quartet The Folk become our new "Introducing..." feature
Talking To...Clare Teal
In the latest addition to out 'Talking To...' series, Peter Cowley sits down with Clare Teal
News & Snippets
Red Shoes, The Folk, Doncaster Folk Festival, FOE Benefit Gig
The Albion B(r)and
Are people making a mountain out of a mole hill?"
Introducing...Heather McCready
Heather McCready is the first artist in our new occasional feature "Introducing..."
News & Snippets
Murder Ballads Project, Sandy Denny Tribute, Bournemouth Folk Festival, Barnsley Acoustic, Robert Brown
One Fest
Damon Albran gets the chance to showcase songs from his Dr Dee Opera and so much more
Curtains Up
An overview of Sage and BBC collaborations including Yound Musician Of The Year
News & Snippets
Acoustic Spectrum, Laurence Collyer, Union Jill, Greg McDonald and Gemma Gayner and Rebekah Delgado
BRISTOL FOLK FESTIVAL RELAUNCHES NATIONWIDE MUSIC AWARD
~ Winner offered two UK festival appearances, Songs from the Shed session and Folk Radio UK airplay ~
News & Snippets
Frome & Bournemouth Folk Festivals, Roving Crows, Johnno Casson, Pilgrims' Way
Fatea Showcase Sessions:Walking Available For Free Download
The 16th Release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series features seventeen superb acts from across the acoustic spectrum and beyond. Hosted on our Fatea Showcase Sessions Site
News & Snippets
Festival Spirit, Jess Morgan, Bob's Folk Show, Sean Taylor
Fatea Showcase Sessions - Line Up Announcement
The line up for "Walking", the 16th release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series has been announced
The Great Folk Discography Volume 2 The Next Generation
The new addition to the Martin C. Strong discography series
Fatea Awards 2011
Which outstanding artists have picked up awards for their contribution to music in 2011?
Fire Destroys New Model Army Studio
A devastating fire and roof collapse have destroyed near thirty year's of the band's history
A Decade In Images
Nick Elliott's pictorial representation of Cambridge Folk Festival through the Noughties
News & Snippets
Music photography, radio update, IF Wen
Goodbye to Austin's beloved Joe Gracey
Helen Mitchell pays tribute to the recently passed Austin producer
Shut Up - And Listen. Folkwit Celebrate 2011
A free label sampler from Nottingham based folk indie, Folkwit
News & Snippets
BBC Folk Awards, Radio Shows and a glance into the future
Jackie Leven - A Lost Treasure
Remembering the prolific songwriting talent, Jackie Leven
Talking To...Snakefarm
Neil King chats to Anna Domino and Michel Delory aka Snakefarm about their new album "My Halo At Half-Light"
Talking To...Frank Turner
Nick Churchill talks to 'Wessex Boy' Frank Turner in the latest Talking To...
The Giles Brothers
A retrospective by Nick Churchill
The SMiLE Sessions
Nick Churchill's essay/review of this legendary album
Fatea Showcase Sessions:Inspirations Available For Free Download
The 15th Release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series features seventeen superb acts from across the acoustic spectrum and beyond. Hosted on our Fatea Showcase Sessions Site
Talking To...Trent Miller
For the latest in our Talking To... Series, Bob Meyer gets Trent Miller down the pub for a chat
News & Snippets
Bob Brunning Tribute, 25 years of Railroad Bill, 25 years of Greentrax, Raise You Banners
Fatea Showcase Sessions - Line Up Announcement
The line up for "Inspirations", the 15th release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series has been announced
Loose Music - Free Sampler
Loose Music have recently released a new free sampler, read about the label whilst downloading the album
Yeah Yeah Yeah The Beatles And Bournemouth
A review of Nick Churchill's book chronicling the Fab Four's relationship with the town.
Bert Jansch 3/11/43 - 5/10/11
Inspirational guitarist and co-founder of Pentangle, Bert Jansch, has died.
Talking To...Sean Taylor
About to record a new album and having re-released "Walk With Me" it seemed like a good time to pull up a chair and chat with Sean Taylor
Graham Dee
Fifty years after he should have been an icon, is it Graham Dee's time?
News & Snippets
Yeah, Yeah Yeah:The Beatles & Bournemouth, Pocktoberfest, The Great British Folk Festival, St. Spirit
News & Snippets
The Gigantic Mirrorball Show, Alex Patterson, Katzenjammer
The last link to the pre-war Mississippi bluesmen, David 'Honeyboy' Edwards passed away on Monday aged 96
Talking To...Nick Elliott
We talk to photographer Nick Elliott about his new book "Ten A Decade In Images" covering ten years of Cambridge Folk Festival. Hosted on our Cambridge Folk Festival Site
It's Instrumental
In the first of an occasional series looking at the people that make the instruments that make the music, we hear from George Stevens about what it takes to become a luthier
News & Snippets
Songs To Save A Life, Cambridge Folk Festival, Raintown
My Shanty Scene - Part 3
Chris Ricketts shanty oddessy continues
Fatea Showcase Sessions:Interactions Available For Free Download
The 14th Release in the Fatea Showcase Sessions series features eighteen superb acts from across the acoustic spectrum and beyond. Hosted on our Fatea Showcase Sessions Site
Featured Video
Oka Vanga - Song Of The Dale
Fatea Showcase Sessions
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