Figures from the US and UK folk traditions pooled their talents into a 16-strong jam band, and alternated between the spine-tingling and the rollicking
January 2018
Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer – bewitching sister act goes from goosebumps to grunge
The Alabama songwriters’ exquisite close harmonies elevate everything they sing in this eclectic covers set
Bothy Culture & Beyond review – joyous fusion of bike stunts and sonic chaos
This multimedia celebration of Martyn Bennett’s 1998 dance album, with full orchestra, was a weird fusion of the deep-rooted and brazenly off-kilter
Bright Phoebus Revisited review – Watersons bring a cult classic back to life
Juan de Marcos Afro-Cuban All Stars review – a blast of sun-baked sultriness and Strictly magic
Julie Fowlis/Celtic Connections gala review – Gaelic song in full force
February 2017
Shirley Collins review – a five-star foray into the darker depths of folk
Evelyn Glennie/Trilok Gurtu review – a feelgood percussion feast
January 2017
Mary Chapin Carpenter review – emotional heft, poise and protest
Why it's time for Scottish folk to change its tune
She Moved Through the Fair / Leveret reviews – a touching tribute and classy and convivial folk
Aidan O’Rourke, Alasdair Roberts, Alex Neilson and Stephanie Hladowski review – compelling combination
Laura Marling/BBCSSO review – widescreen drama and emotional depth charges
Margaret Barry: wild Irish woman of the British folk scene
February 2016
The supergroup defying folk wisdom
Bert Inspired: a Concert for Bert Jansch review – fond renditions and a lot of guitar tuning
January 2016
Music blog
Graham Coxon: Bert Jansch's music is a great gift for everyone
Eliza Carthy, Karine Polwart and others: Songs of Separation review – varied, thoughtful concept album
