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Jackie Oates
15,112 listeners
Jackie Oates (born Congleton, Cheshire, in 1983) is an English folk singer and fiddle player. In addition to her solo work, she has perform… read moreJackie Oates (born Congleton, Cheshire, in 1983) is an English folk singer and fiddle player. In addition to her solo work, she has performed as part of the folk trio Wistman's Wood and she has sung with Morris Offspring. She was a … read moreJackie Oates (born Congleton, Cheshire, in 1983) is an English folk singer and fiddle player. In addition to her solo work, she has performed as part of the folk trio Wistman's Wood and she has sung with Morris Offspring. She was a member of Rachel Unthank & the Winterset between 2003 an… read more -
Blackbeard's Tea Party
2,534 listeners
Blackbeard's Tea Party is a British contemporary folk-rock band based in York, UK. The six-piece band plays a mix of traditional folk … read moreBlackbeard's Tea Party is a British contemporary folk-rock band based in York, UK. The six-piece band plays a mix of traditional folk songs as well as covers of more recent songs from the folk genre. They are also known for their in… read moreBlackbeard's Tea Party is a British contemporary folk-rock band based in York, UK. The six-piece band plays a mix of traditional folk songs as well as covers of more recent songs from the folk genre. They are also known for their instrumental arrangements of traditional and modern folk tunes… read more -
Sandy Denny
147,553 listeners
Sandy Denny (Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny, 6 January, 1947 – 21 April, 1978) was an English singer and songwriter, perhaps best known as t… read moreSandy Denny (Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny, 6 January, 1947 – 21 April, 1978) was an English singer and songwriter, perhaps best known as the lead singer for the folk rock band Fairport Convention. She has been described as "the pre… read moreSandy Denny (Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny, 6 January, 1947 – 21 April, 1978) was an English singer and songwriter, perhaps best known as the lead singer for the folk rock band Fairport Convention. She has been described as "the pre-eminent British folk rock singer". After briefly worki… read more -
Jim Moray
16,325 listeners
Jim Moray is one of the most consistently inventive musicians working in folk music today. After three ground-breaking and award-winning al… read moreJim Moray is one of the most consistently inventive musicians working in folk music today. After three ground-breaking and award-winning albums – 2003’s BBC Radio2 Folk Album of Year ‘Sweet England’, ‘Jim Moray’ in 2006 and fRoots Critic… read moreJim Moray is one of the most consistently inventive musicians working in folk music today. After three ground-breaking and award-winning albums – 2003’s BBC Radio2 Folk Album of Year ‘Sweet England’, ‘Jim Moray’ in 2006 and fRoots Critics Poll and Mojo Folk Album of the Year winner ‘Low Culture’ … read more -
John Martyn
534,411 listeners
John Martyn OBE, born Iain David McGeachy (11 September 1948 – 29 January 2009), was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a fort… read moreJohn Martyn OBE, born Iain David McGeachy (11 September 1948 – 29 January 2009), was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a forty-year career he released twenty studio albums. He grew up in Glasgow and attended Shawlands Acad… read moreJohn Martyn OBE, born Iain David McGeachy (11 September 1948 – 29 January 2009), was a British singer-songwriter and guitarist. Over a forty-year career he released twenty studio albums. He grew up in Glasgow and attended Shawlands Academy. John Martyn moved to London from Glasgow in the mid 196… read more -
Shirley Collins
56,598 listeners
Shirley Collins MBE (born Shirley Elizabeth Collins on 5 July 1935 in Hastings, Sussex) is an award-winning British folksinger who was a si… read moreShirley Collins MBE (born Shirley Elizabeth Collins on 5 July 1935 in Hastings, Sussex) is an award-winning British folksinger who was a significant contributor to the English Folk Revival of the 1960s and 1970s. She often performed and … read moreShirley Collins MBE (born Shirley Elizabeth Collins on 5 July 1935 in Hastings, Sussex) is an award-winning British folksinger who was a significant contributor to the English Folk Revival of the 1960s and 1970s. She often performed and recorded with her sister Dolly Collins, whose accompaniment … read more -
Ewan MacColl
42,720 listeners
Ewan MacColl (born James Henry Miller in Salford, Lancashire, on 25 January 1915; died 22 October 1989) is recognised as the father of the … read moreEwan MacColl (born James Henry Miller in Salford, Lancashire, on 25 January 1915; died 22 October 1989) is recognised as the father of the British folk revival. The writer of classics such as "Dirty Old Town" and "The Firs… read moreEwan MacColl (born James Henry Miller in Salford, Lancashire, on 25 January 1915; died 22 October 1989) is recognised as the father of the British folk revival. The writer of classics such as "Dirty Old Town" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" (which won him a Grammy in… read more -
The Proclaimers
993,814 listeners
The Proclaimers are a Scottish band composed of identical twin brothers, Charlie and Craig Reid (born 5 March 1962, in Leith). They are pro… read moreThe Proclaimers are a Scottish band composed of identical twin brothers, Charlie and Craig Reid (born 5 March 1962, in Leith). They are probably best known for the songs "Letter from America", "I'm On My Way" and… read moreThe Proclaimers are a Scottish band composed of identical twin brothers, Charlie and Craig Reid (born 5 March 1962, in Leith). They are probably best known for the songs "Letter from America", "I'm On My Way" and "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)". The band tours e… read more -
Belshazzar's Feast
3,901 listeners
www.belshazzarsfeast.co.uk Blending folk with classical music and comedy plus the odd music hall song thrown in. If you like Mozart, Bee… read morewww.belshazzarsfeast.co.uk Blending folk with classical music and comedy plus the odd music hall song thrown in. If you like Mozart, Beethoven, Elvis Presley and The Spinners avoid them - you have been warned! In 1995 Paul Hutchinson … read morewww.belshazzarsfeast.co.uk Blending folk with classical music and comedy plus the odd music hall song thrown in. If you like Mozart, Beethoven, Elvis Presley and The Spinners avoid them - you have been warned! In 1995 Paul Hutchinson (accordion) and Paul Sartin (oboe, violin and vocals) shared… read more -
The Imagined Village
18,303 listeners
The Imagined Village is an English folk musical project founded by Simon Emmerson (of the Afro Celt Sound System) in 2004. It is intended t… read moreThe Imagined Village is an English folk musical project founded by Simon Emmerson (of the Afro Celt Sound System) in 2004. It is intended to produce modern folk music that represents modern multiculturalism in the United Kingdom and as s… read moreThe Imagined Village is an English folk musical project founded by Simon Emmerson (of the Afro Celt Sound System) in 2004. It is intended to produce modern folk music that represents modern multiculturalism in the United Kingdom and as such, features musicians from a wide variety of ethnic and cu… read more