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Folk Round-Up (Charlie Wheatley, Holly Clarke & The Moonrakers)

Billy Rough listens to new folk releases from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Andy Kershaw (1959–2026)

The broadcaster Andy Kershaw, renowned for his interest in music from around the world, has died aged 66 from cancer.

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018 winners announced

Folk stars congregate in Belfast for the annual awards ceremony

Michael McGoldrick: A Beginner's Guide

The Mancunian Irish flute and whistles player’s output is as prolific as it is varied. Dave McNally considers the career of this unstoppable musician

Folk on Foot's Front Room Festival

Organisers of the Folk on Foot podcast are planning a special Easter Bank Holiday Monday virtual festival in order to help musicians impacted by the coronavirus lockdown

Orquesta Romantica Milonguera announce a new London show

Discover the subtle art of communicating through tango this June 6 with Orquesta Romantica Milonguera

Tracy Chapman on the show that changed her life

Tracy Chapman recalls how Stevie Wonder’s lost hard drive inadvertently gave her debut album the extra exposure it needed to kickstart her career and become a still-loved classic

Orchestral Qawwali Announce One-Off Royal Albert Hall Show

Highflying fusion ensemble bring their unique combos of Sufi sonics and lush classical arrangements to London’s illustrious concert venue

Songlines Music Awards 2022: The Live Show (Highlights Video)

Check out the highlights from this year's Songlines Music Awards ceremony, hosted by Cerys Matthews and featuring live performances from Balimaya Project, Justin Adams & Mauro Durante, Ballaké Sissoko and Fanfare Ciocărlia

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The 4 Corners and Centre of Julie Fowlis’ Universe

The Scottish singer picks the albums that have stayed with her through pivotal moments of her life. “I keep coming back to ones that have a Gaelic heartbeat to them”, she confesses

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Vieux Farka Touré returns to Songlines Encounters Festival with a Fundraising Gig for Gaza

The Malian singer and guitarist is the latest artist announced for Songlines Encounters Festival this May

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Fireside Stories: Cathy Fink and Ola Belle Reed

Cathy Fink recalls the warm and welcoming woman she encountered and the fun that followed when she decided to track down one of her musical idols, Appalachian singer and songwriter Ola Belle Reed

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Balimaya Project announce new album and special London live show

Afro-jazz luminaries set the date for release of When the Dust Settles and Barbican headline slot

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Québec at Showcase Scotland (Advertorial)

Profiling six stand-out Québécois groups who will be appearing at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections in January 2026

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Sharon Shannon: A Beginner's Guide

The Irish button accordionist from County Clare is known for her genre-crossing collaborations, taking traditional Irish music to places it’s never been before. Michael Quinn looks back over her impressive career