Over the last few years, folk music has had a resurgence. People from all over are flocking to attend some of the world’s biggest folk festivals. There are amazing folk festivals all over the world, so finding accommodation in the UK or overseas is something to think about when you’re planning which on to attend. Read More…
Folk has its roots in some of the world’s oldest music, so it’s only natural that people would want to discuss the most iconic folk artists of all time. There are so many amazing folk artists that it’s hard to choose, but these are a handful of the best folk musicians the world has to [...]
Over the last few years, folk music has had a resurgence. People from all over are flocking to attend some of the world’s biggest folk festivals. There are amazing folk festivals all over the world, so finding accommodation in the UK or overseas is something to think about when you’re planning which on to attend.
In a world seemingly obsessed with television talent shows parading a string of pop star wannabes, the recent emergence of an unassuming 18-year old youngster playing simple folk tunes is both unlikely and refreshing. Jake Bugg has taken the music world by storm and already has a number one album to his credit; his self-titled [...]
Folk music didn’t just appear from nowhere, it’s been around since the nineteenth century and underwent a revival in the twentieth. Today we’re looking at folk rock, folk metal, electric folk and Indie. Therefore when we talk about folk music and, perhaps more significantly the best songs from the previous year, what genres are we [...]
The folk revival continues to reach new heights – and 2012 was another vintage year with British band Mumford and Sons achieving massive success worldwide with their album ‘Babel’.
Throughout the history of modern music, there have been several iconic gigs in times and places that can never again be replicated. For those who were lucky enough to be there, these gigs will likely be a talking point for the rest of their lives, but the rest of us will just have to read [...]
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