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Live Review: Polygon Live LDN
The sonically enhanced environs of Polygon Live LDN at Crystal Palace Park, London, created the perfect atmosphere for a bevy of musical icons to conjure and connect
The sonically enhanced environs of Polygon Live LDN at Crystal Palace Park, London, created the perfect atmosphere for a bevy of musical icons to conjure and connect
A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from Watchhouse, Justin Golden, Deerlady, Alexis Chartrand and Cyrille Aimée
As a new year begins, Eliza Carthy uses the ‘official’ folk chart as a barometer of what currently constitutes folk music
The sonically enhanced environs of Polygon Live LDN created the perfect atmosphere for a bevy of musical icons to conjure and connect
Nikolas-Kaan Yilmaz picks out ten albums that trace the nation’s fascinating musical timeline, asking Bulgarian musicians and fans of Bulgarian music alike to share some of their favourites along the way
Devon Léger speaks to Lihou, a group reviving the rich multicultural folk songs of the Channel Islands
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
A selection of essential releases from the US and Canada including new albums from Nuxalk Radio, Beau Cheval, Laurie Lewis, Jontavious Willis and La Pastourelle
The traditional street music of Warsaw is undergoing a revival. Mateusz Dobrowolski takes us on a tour of Poland’s capital, looking back at the events and iconic figures that shaped the popular music of this ‘phoenix city’
A stellar line-up of multi-genre talent gears up to gather in Glasgow for Celtic Connections 2024
Featuring Anthony Ruby, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson, FolkLaw, Andrew Ferguson and Odette Michell
Simultaneously innovating and upholding the traditions of the ngoni, Bassekou Kouyaté is a name synonymous with his instrument’s modern sound. Nigel Williamson rounds up his sparkling career
Outstanding new releases from Frente Cumbiero, Ballaké Sissoko, Peggy Seeger, Piers Faccini, Jon Boden, Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola and more. Tracks from all of these albums are included on the free cover-CD with the May 2021 issue of Songlines
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
Spencer Grady plots out the next twelve months of folk happenings, bringing you essential festivals from across the British Isles as well as a selection of some of our most unusual cultural traditions
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