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The songs are the land The Essex coast was serenaded by the delicate tones of Somerset folk music last night as Frinton Summer Theatre presented…

AN author who dealt with a series of cataclysmic life events by walking the South West Coast Path has collaborated with a renowned folk band on a special projec...

Folk, the landmark play telling the story of Cecil Sharp and celebrating the traditions and music of rural England, takes centre stage at The…

PJ Harvey delights in magical realism for her first album in seven years; Nick Drake’s songcraft is honoured with a beautiful covers record

Dundalk-born singer, flute player and composer, Nuala Kennedy, played sold out gigs at Tradfest in Dungarvan at the weekend, ahead of the release of her fifth solo album Shorelines.

Frinton Summer Theatre is set for perhaps its hottest season ever in 2023. That’s the view of Clive Brill, the artistic director and producer of…

With British folk songs done by a New Yorker, the soundtrack disappeared for decades – but has now become a touchstone for artists journeying to a nation’s dark heart

Newent Orchestra will be performing a new piece of music during a special concert that reveals some of the myths of May Hill.

Newent Orchestra will be performing a new piece of music during a special concert that reveals some of the myths of May Hill.

The acclaimed singer-songwriter performs both traditional classic and his own personal folk songs