‘One of the real discoveries on the folk circuit in recent times’ – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 ‘Swaggering… glossy results’ – The Guardian ‘One of the most impressive debut folk albums of the year
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Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 29 years. Described by the BBC as ‘an icon of Irish music’, the band have played at festivals from Rio to Glastonbury,
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Hannah James has been an unmatched force of innovation in British folk for nearly two decades. A multi-faceted performer, James’ virtuosic talent spans all her four disciplines: singer, accordionist, composer and clog dancer. She has
‘Genuinely jaw-dropping collective virtuosity supplied frills to burn: they played their hearts out and their socks off, ultimately bringing the audience to its feet.’ Rarely has a new band hit the ground running like Ímar.
Quercus brings together three of the UK’s most creative, multi award winning musicians to create exquisite chamber music that weaves together the essence of folk and jazz. Drawing on their life’s work including original compositions, traditional folk songs and reclaimed standards, Quercus subtly colours each song to create a magical atmosphere.
With their unmistakable sound of Welsh language vocals shimmering alongside swamp guitar, harp, rhythm section and a subtle use of technology, 9Bach have been widely credited with giving a new voice to Welsh song.
London-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Olivia Chaney follows up her 2018 Grammy-nomination, appearance on Later...with Jools Holland, and sold-out Kings Place performance with a concert specially curated for Venus Unwrapped.
For the first time Ireland’s Heidi Talbot and Scotland’s Adam Holmes are joining forces to tour, write and record an album of original material together. This new collaboration will see the pair work under the name Arcade.
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland.
Nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014 for Best Traditional track, RANT is the meeting of four of Scotland’s finest fiddle players offering a unique brand of ‘chamber-folk’.
Award-winning folk duo Megson perform a gentle, entertaining concert specially for younger children, featuring folk songs old and new from their When I was a Lad album.
Ewan McLennan has come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style.
Following two sell-out Hall Two shows, Kings Place welcomes Talisk for their Hall One debut. In their five years, Talisk have stacked up several major awards for their explosively energetic yet artfully woven – and at all times enthralling – sound,
Join us for this rare treat, a look back at favourite songs from Bella’s first nine albums, and a glimpse at new material. Bella will be joined by award-winning guitarist Sam Carter, and revered pianist and sometime co-writer Tom Gibbs.
Wacław Zimpel and Jakub Ziołek are two of the most celebrated and prolific Polish artists of the younger generation. Their output consist of many albums recorded mostly in collaboration with other artists and with special
Jackie Oates is synonymous with the reinvigoration of English folk. Her mellifluous voice, plaintive fiddle and tantalizing approach to traditional songs gained her several BBC Folk Awards.
Multi-award-winning band, The Outside Track, fronted by four powerhouse women, celebrate the release of their fifth album.
LAU present their celebrated songs in a naked form, in what they consider to be the band’s natural environment: entirely acoustic. Back to nature.
Since forming in Boston in 2009, Nashville-based string band Della Mae has established a reputation as a charismatic live act comprised of some of the finest players in bluegrass, Americana and beyond. 2020 sees a brand new album, and a welcome return to touring in the UK.
Kate Young’s compositions are a thing to behold - rhythmically entrancing folk originals which explore the depths of nature's potential for healing.
Mànran are one of the best-known and best-loved Scottish bands on the scene today. The 2011 launch of their debut singles, ‘Latha Math’ heralded a meteoric rise to the top of the Scottish music world
Eliza Carthy is one of the most influential figures in the UK folk scene. Ahead of a live performance, Eliza will be in conversation with Folk on Foot podcast host Matthew Bannister
Nancy and her husband James join us for a high-energy show. Ahead of a live performance, Nancy will be in conversation with Folk on Foot podcast host Matthew Bannister.