From Simon Broughton, Songlines Editor in Chief, this documentary about Muzsikás tells the story of the folk revival in Hungary.
The winners of the WOMEX Award for World Music, after 45 years of their unrivaled career, MUZSIKÁS is the most renowned and popular Hungarian folk music ensemble worldwide.
On the heels of their respective new solo albums, Scottish folk star Kris Drever (LAU), and Nashville-based Americana artist Rachel Baiman present a special show at Kings Place featuring solo sets from each as well as unique collaborations drawing on their respective original material.
In their first major post-lockdown tour one of Britain’s most innovative and thrilling bands will showcase their critically acclaimed new album Kistvaen.
Honing his synthesis of folk and blues for over 50 years, Chris Smither, truly an American original, returns to the UK to perform music from his vast song catalogue in 2022.
With heart-wrenching song writing and luscious harmonies combined with the natural storytelling of folk, the rhythms of Americana and catchy pop hooks, Madison Violet have been captivating audiences and critics alike for two decades.
Ahead of Spiers & Boden’s Hall 1 performance, join Jon for his free Colourchord workshop, a harmony-singing system developed by Jon with the support of funding from Awards For All.
Join traditional instrumental duo Spiers & Boden for their brand new record Fallow Ground.
Winner of 'BestGroup' in both the Live Ireland awards and the Tradition In Review awards, The Outside Track are one of the top Celtic acts in the world.
An amazing live performance quintet, Le Vent du Nord continues to explore new sounds with stunning vocal arrangements. On stage these 5 friends creating intense, joyful and dynamic live performances that expand the bounds of tradition in striking directions.
The ever-entertaing Spooky Men’s Chorale return to Kings Place to celebrate Voices Unwrapped with another sonorous, humorous and ludicrous set of ballads, covers, and traditional songs.
Blending shades of country-rock, indie-folk and Southern Gothic, Gretchen Peters latest album Dancing With the Beast features all-female characters, from pre-teen to elderly, whose stories vividly illuminate both the personal and political.
Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman band founded by lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith and 2-time national champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker. Rounding out the line-up are guitarist Avril Smith, bassist Vickie Vaughn and mandolinist Maddie Witler.
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Blending shades of country-rock, indie-folk and Southern Gothic, Gretchen Peters latest album Dancing With the Beast features all-female characters, from pre-teen to elderly, whose stories vividly illuminate both the personal and political.
Twice Grammy nominated iconic Irish singer Iarla Ó Lionáird makes his Kings Place debut for this special, one-off Voices Unwrapped performance, with guest and Artist-in-Focus, Julie Fowlis.
Richly celebrated Scottish folk singer and songwriter Siobhan Miller makes her much-anticipated Hall 1 debut as part of Kings Place’s Voices Unwrapped series.
The Rheingans Sisters make playful, powerful and richly connecting music that is wholly contemporary while deeply anchored in folk traditions.
Award-winning folk duo Megson blend their infectious mix of heavenly vocals and lush harmonies into a gentle, entertaining concert specially for younger children.
Two of Scotland’s most revered multi-instrumentalists, Mairearad Green (accordion and bagpipes) and Anna Massie (guitar, banjo, fiddle) are a truly captivating duo, providing a highly energetic performance with an instantly warm and friendly stage presence.
Emily Portman & Rob Harbron are two of the finest and most distinctive performers on the British folk scene. With multiple accolades for their years of work in different collaborations, now they have formed an inspired new collaboration.
Frank and fearless singer songwriter Thea Gilmore joins Voices Unwrapped for her Kings Place debut, with a performance of her 18th album Afterlight.
Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the fiddle.
Kings Place welcomes legendary Irish folk music band Dervish, one of Ireland's best known traditional bands, described by the BBC as ‘an icon of Irish music’.
The Furrow Collective is an English/Scottish band consisting of four talented and individually prominent performers.