Articles relating to: folk
“This chart brings us closer to the mainstream.” Manchester launches the Official Folk Albums Chart
Last weekend saw the launch of the new Official Folk Albums Chart in Manchester, produced by English Folk Expo and presented by Manchester Folk Festival.
“We’ve encouraged people to feel like the festival is theirs.” Folk singer-songwriter Kate Rusby talks about Underneath the Stars
As festival destinations go, Underneath the Stars takes place at one of the UK’s most attractively named places: Cinderhill Farm.
“This festival is about celebrating the range of great music described as folk.” David Agnew, director of Manchester Folk Festival
For several years, the Homegrown festival at Bury Met, with its associated Folk Expo industry event, has been one of the most significant dates on the international folk and roots music calendar.
“Take the music very seriously, but don’t take yourself very seriously.” Northern Soul chats to Mark Radcliffe
When Mark Radcliffe was given his first national Radio 1 show, Out on Blue Six, back in April 1991, it came with an enigmatic promotional shot of him wearing a black cowl and shades.
Northern Soul chats to Beans on Toast about pubs, performing and politics
The first time I saw Beans on Toast play live, he was supporting Frank Turner at a big venue in London.
Northern Soul talks to Christine Collister from folk band Daphne’s Flight
At around about the time of ‘the great roots rock scare’ of the 80s and early 90s, one of the most familiar faces and admired voices around the Manchester music scene was that of Helen Watson.
Review: Seth Lakeman, RNCM, Manchester
If, like me, you have been to a seated music gig in a posh venue, there is a fight between your heart and your head.
The Small Glories talk folk music with Northern Soul
There are nearly as many ways for a group to get together as there are groups of people making music.
Julian Littman from Steeleye Span talks to Northern Soul
Longevity in the music business is rare, especially for bands. Fights over the lion’s share of the limelight and the inevitable ‘musical differences’ usually result in a shelf life of about 18 months.
The Unthanks, Sam Lee and the First World War
If there was one folk act guaranteed to do a First World War project it was The Unthanks. After a few false starts, they have co-created a project with fellow Mercury Prize nominee Sam Lee.
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