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Anna Leddra-Chapman
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Bodega
Scotland, contemporary folk & instrumentals
Christina Stewart
Scotland, singer of traditional Gaelic songs
Lovely singing from the Scottish Highland tradition, so a mixture of English and Gaelic lyrics. Founder of a project - Kist o Dreams – which saves and promotes the use of lullabies and children’s songs from that tradition Dave Gibb
Scotland, contemporary & traditional folk singer
Excellent singer songwriter. He has his own style and his songs show the best of our folk tradition Eoin Dillon
Ireland, Uileann Pipes & whistles
GaelicFusion
Scotland, traditional Gaelic music in modern style
James 'Bar' Bowen
England, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Johnny McEvoy
Ireland, contemporary folk singer
Kris Drever
Scotland, traditional and contemporary folk singer
An extremely good guitarist and not a bad singer either with an accent which adds to the authenticity of the songs. But his greatest attribute, if the album ‘Blackwater’ is anything to go by, is his choice of songs and music Mark Lunn
England, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Mark has his own style of looking at modern life with a sense of humour. A rave on the club circuit Part of Speech
Russia, Folk / Electronica / Rock
Rob Menzies
Canada, Highland Bagpipes
St Agnes Fountain
England, Folk Rock / Folk
The Lancashire Hotpots
England, Comedy / Folk
Uiscedwr
England, Contemporary folk
The Helms
Scotland, Contemporary folk-rock singers songwriters
Sounds like a folk group using rock instruments and style when necessary. The best way round Alex Legg
Australia, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Bella Hardy
England, traditional singer & violinist
Caoimhe Hogarty
Ireland, traditional singer
Young talent from Ireland. Sings in a clear and refreshing traditional style, but not afraid to experiment a little Corrina Hewat
Scotland, harpist and singer, modern style
Duncan Chisholm
Scotland, traditional violinist
Fiona Mackenzie
Scotland, modern approach to Gaelic songs
Griogair
Scotland, traditional singer in Gaelic
Jim Causley
England, traditional and contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Kate Burke
Australia, traditional singer & multi-instrumentalist
Lou Rhodes
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Melanie Gent
Australia, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Rachel & The Lawn Grower
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Sandy Denny
England, Folk Rock / Folk
Sweetwater
US, Traditional and Contemporary folk singer/songwriters
A trio from Ohio who obviously enjoy their singing. Great harmonies and a good choice of songs. They pass on their skills by holding instrumental workshops The Witches of Elswick
England, Folk / A'cappella / Comedy
Workshy Profits
England, traditional and contemporary folk music
Anne Lister
Wales, traditional singer
Boo Hewerdine
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Known just as much for song writing, often in collaboration, Boo is one of the doyens of contemporary folk music Christine Mullan
N. Ireland, country & folk
A strong country influence but a well worth a listen for traditional folkies. One of my favourites Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman
England, traditional folk singers
Eric Bogle
Scotland/Australia, singer songwriter
Excellent performer and songwriter. His songs ‘No Man’s Land (sometimes recorded as ‘Green Fields of France) and ‘Waltzing Matilda’ rate as two of the best anti-war songs ever Gary Roche
Ireland, Uilleann piper
James Cannon & the Sinners
England, Celtic / Folk / Roots Music
Johnsmith
US, contemporary folk singer songwriter<
LaDonna Kay
US, Country / Bluegrass
Mark Mo
Switzerland, guitarist<
Pat Smith & Ned Clamp
Wales, traditional songs
Rob Reiken
Australia, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Stan Rogers
Canada, Traditional and Contemporary folk singer/songwriter
One of our candles in the wind; died 1983. I remember listening to him on the radio. A strong, vibrant Canadian style usually with a nautical theme The Makem and Spain Brothers
US, Irish traditional songs
Uncle Barto
US, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Clansfolk
England, Contemporary folk singer songwriter
Essentially Pete Skinner and anyone in his clan he can muster. Very traditional sound Aidan O'Rourke
Scotland, traditional and contemporary violinist
Barbara Dickson
Scotland, contemporary & traditional singer
Brother Crow
England, contemporary singer songwriters
Colum Sands
N. Ireland, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Donal Donohoe
Ireland, contemporary singer/songwriter
Fiddlebix
England, Folk / Acoustic / Roots Music
Gordon Jackson
England, Folk / Acoustic / Roots Music
Jet Brennan
Scotland, Guitarist and singer/songwriter
Julie Fowlis
Scotland, traditional Gaelic singer
I have always said the most important part of a folk song is the lyric. Difficult to understand words sung in Gaelic. It takes exceptional singers like Julie to bring out the beauty of the language as a solo singer or with the band Dòchas Life and Times
England, traditional songs and music
I have seen this duo live at a local folk club and a thoroughly entertaining evening it was. Songs, stories and the odd joke about their home county of Bedfordshire. Added to this, they promote folk music by doing projects in schools Mary Kathleen Burke
Scotland, contemporary singer songwriter
Stunning!!! I’m really a sucker for women who put power and emotion in their singing (I grew up in the Sandy Denny era). Mary really does that so well Phil Hare
England, contemporary folk singer
Rudeigin
Scotland, contemporary folk singers
Steven Clark
Scotland, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
The Pipers Sons
England, traditional and contemporary folk music
Whiskey Still
Ireland, traditional & contemporary songs & music
Pablo de la Vega
France, Guitarist
Acoustic guitar played in modern arrangements Arlo Guthrie
US, contemporary & traditional singer
Brandi Carlile
US, contemporary folk rock
Ciaran Dorris
Scotland, acoustic singer-songwriter
David McNee
Scotland, contemporary singer songwriter and instrumentalist
Ewan Maccoll
England, Traditional and Contemporary folk singer
Gaye Anthony
Scotland, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
James Lee Stanley
US, folk rock and pop
Jonathan Taylor
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Lasairfhíona
Ireland, traditional Gaelic singer
Words are very important in folk music as it is a continuation of the oral tradition. So when you cannot understand the words, you need singers to bring out the beauty of those words. Lasairfhiona does that in the Aran Islands tradition; and it is beautiful Martin O'Neill
Scotland, Bodhrán player
Pentangle
England, folk rock
Roger Davies
England, contemporary folk singer
Steamchicken Ceilidh Band
England, Ceilidh Band
The Murphys
Ireland/England, country
Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer
England, traditional singers & multi-instrumentalists
Jenn Butterworth
Scotland, Contemporary folk singer
An excellent singer who also an important part of the Anna Massey Band and The Laurels Alex Morgan
England, contemporary singer
Bellowhead
England, eleven piece folk-big-band
Cape Breton Lyrics & Laughter
Canada, Celtic / Roots Music / Folk
Crabtree & Mills
Canada, contemporary folk
Duncan McFarlane Band
England, folk rock
Folk Rock in the best British tradition. Folk musicians using acoustic instruments with electric guitars to augment their dynamic sound Fire in the Kitchen
US, Appalachian and Celtic music
Guitarbillies
England, Acoustic / Blues / Folk
Jim Colbert
US, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Kate Fagan
Australia, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Lucy Kaplansky
US, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Michelle Martin
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Rachel & Verona
Scotland, contemporary singer songwriters
Sarah McQuaid
England, contemporary singer & guitarist
Sylvia Barnes
Scotland, Traditional and Contemporary folk singer
The Young Coppers
England, traditional songs a'cappella
Ylem
England, music with various European influences
Albannach
Scotland, Celtic folk
Bedlam Boys
England, Folk Rock / Acoustic / Roots Music
Callaghan
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Connemara Stone Company
Germany, folk rock in British tradtion
Dougie MacLean
Scotland, Singer Songwriter and Composer
Singer, songwriter, composer and outstanding performer. Dougie does it all in his own way and does it well Finlay MacDonald Band
Scotland, traditional and contemporary, pipes and fiddle
Grant Hindin Miller
New Zealand, contemporary singer
Jim Brannigan
Canada, Traditional, Scottish & Irish Folk Songs
Karine Polwart
Scotland, contemporary folk singer songwriter
You have to think a bit about Karine’s songs. Most are written by herself and tackle modern issues. The delivery is good as well Lori Watson
Scotland, traditional and contemporary folk singer
Megson
England, contemporary folk singer/songwriters
Rab Thomson
Scotland, contemporary guitarist and singer
Sally Allen
England, contemporary folk singer
Suzanne Sear
England, Folk and Renaissance Music
The Wailin' Jennys
Canada, Contemporary folk singer/songwriters
This Canadian trio is a bit of a misnomer. Not one is called Jenny and their style is definitely not wailing. Melodic and with well judged harmonies; they equally at home with or without accompaniment Wistman's Wood
England, traditional & contemporary songs & music
Amadeo
US, contemporary singer songwriter
Beverley Aarons
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Beverley is not an artist who fits neatly into a pigeonhole. She has her own style Charlie Dore
England, contemporary singer songwriter
A beautiful, acoustic style. Charlie is a brilliant singer/songwriter and well worth a listen Daimh
Scotland, traditional tunes and songs in Gaelic
Eimear Bradley
N.Ireland, singer & instrumentalist
Franana
England, traditional and contemporary
HENRIS NOTIONS
US, traditional Celtic music
Celtic music U.S. style. They remain true to the tradition of the music and add a slick presentation John Keenan
Scotland, blues singer/songwriter
Kathryn Tickell
England, Northumbrian piper, fiddler and composer
Renowned for her work on the Northumbrian pipes and not a bad fiddler either. All the of British instrumental traditions are here Maclaine Colston & Saul Rose
England, traditional British music
Nathan and Quinn
England, contemporary folk singers
Real Time
England, traditional and contemporary folk music
Sharon Shannon
Ireland, traditional and contemporary accordion music
The Demon Barbers
England, folk rock
Tom Acton
Ireland, contemporary singer songwriter
Jez Lowe
England, Contemporary folk singer songwriter
Jezz has developed his own style which is evocative and powerful Al Hanis
Canada, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Baz McSherry
Ireland, contemporary & traditional singer
Bryan Field McFarland
US, contemporary singer songwriter
One of the group of singers who concentrate almost exclusively on issued that important now and the recent past. This where folk music can make a difference Commonlore
England, traditional English songs
Three young people who really do justice to traditional songs. I hope that they go far; they deserve to Dotty Peterson
US, contemporary folk singer
Fil Campbell
Ireland, singer/songwriter
Gordon Scott
Scotland, traditional and contemporary folk music
Jill Fielding Band
England, contemporary and traditional English, Irish and American folk music
Karen Tweed
England, accordion
Lisa Knapp
England, traditional and contemporary singer & fiddle
MAWKIN
England, traditional British music
Queen Elvis
Ireland, contemporary singer songwriter
Ruth Notman
England, contemporary folk singer
Stuart Estell
England, contemporary folk singer & multi-instrumentalist
The Shee
Scotland, contemporary & traditional songs & instrumentals
William Pint & Felicia Dale
US, contemporary & traditional songs
4 De Diciembre
England, Latin / Salsa / Folk
Balance
England, contemporary folk
Brian McNeill
Scotland, traditional and contemporary folk singer
Colin MacKenzie
Scotland, traditional singer & instrumentalist
Singer and instrumentalist with a traditional style. Has a real feeling for the music Dòchas
Scotland. Traditional tunes and songs in Gaelic
FFR (Celtic Fiesta)
France, Celtic folk rock
Glendalough
Spain, Celtic / Folk / Fusion
Jenne Lennon
US, Celtic & classical singer/songwriter
WOW!! A rich, powerful yet ethereal voice gives Jenne a unique sound that cannot be ignored. Classically trained, yet from a Celtic background, she will pin you back in your chair Julian Longden
England, traditional songs and music
Leski
England, traditional songs and music
Mary Humphreys & Anahata
England, Traditional British songs and dance tunes
Peter Kerlin
Germany, Songs and Tunes from Irish Roots
Rowan Tree
US, Celtic music
Steve Tilston
England, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
The Penmans
New Zealand, Singing harmony accapella, traditional songs
Westcoaster
England, traditional tunes & songs
Willie Allen
US, Contemporary folk singer songwriter
Willie sings from the heart. He sings about what he knows. His songs are mainly autobiographical Allison Barber
US, Irish American singer-songwriter
Bert Jansch
England, guitarist, singer songwriter
Chambers and Glassco
US, contemporary singer songwriters
Cruel Folk
England, modern English singer-songwriter tradition
This duo epitomise the English folk tradition in both style and subject matter. Particularly strong on vocals Eddy O'Dwyer
England, Contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Flook
England, Anglo-Irish instrumental
Much respected Anglo-Irish band. Foot tapping instrumentals that are a must for any self respecting festival Harmonia
US, traditional folk music of eastern Europe
jiva
England, contemporary folk singer songwriters
Kathleen Graham
Scotland, contemporary and traditional singer & harpist
Powerful and player of the Clarsach (scottish harp). Usually in conjunction with the group Brolum (no links to band). A must for music lovers Lunasa
Ireland, traditional Irish music
Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Ireland, traditional Gaelic singer
Ray Bradfield
England, Folk / Acoustic / Folk Rock
Scratton Road
England, contemporary folk rock
Telling the Bees
England, Acoustic / Folk / Psychedelic
Tinkerscuss
England, contemporary folk singer/songwriters
Heather Woodhead
England. Traditional Folk singer
A new comer to singing but with a beautiful voice. Like us all she deserves her chance Allan Taylor
England, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Benji Kirkpatrick
England, contempoary multi instrumentalist & singer
Cara
Germany, Irish and Scottish traditional music
Crucible
England, English traditional folk music and song
Eddi Reader
Scotland, contemporary & traditional singer
FLAXENBY
England, contemporary folk
Hans Theessink
Austria, Blues / Roots Music / Folk
Jim Nunally
US, Bluegrass / Acoustic / Roots Music
Kate Wolf
US, contemporary folk singer
One of our candles in the wind; died 1986. She had this beautiful, typically US style that we all can appreciate Luke Crowley
Ireland, contemporary folk singer
Mountain Mission
US, Folk / Minimalist / Acoustic
Ralf Weihrauch
Germany, traditional and contemporary folk singer
SCOCHA
Scotland, contemporary folk rock
Folk rock Scottish style. In your face and brilliant. Fast or slow they have got it all Te Fête
Belgium, traditional instrumental
Tim van Eyken
England, Traditional and Contemporary folk singer
Peggy Seeger
US, Contemporary folk singer songwriter
For many years one of the leading political songwriters. Her work in the more traditional field is equally valued AtmAsfera
Ukraine, Ukrainian folk
Brendan O'Byrne
Ireland, contemporary folk & instrumentalist
Cloudstreet
Australia, songs of the Australian, English and Celtic traditions
Davy Graham
England, folk guitarist and singer
Faustus
England, traditional style
Gerry McNeice
England, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Gerry has a very intimate style. He writes and sings about things that are close to him Janis Ian
US, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Judy Dinning
England, traditional and contemporary folk music
Judy’s voice is gorgeous. Strong yet controlled to let her feelings come out. No wonder that people have compared her to Sandy Denny. But her treatment of Crazy Man Michael is very different and equally stunning LAU
Scotland, modern traditional music
Mary Ann Kennedy & Na Seòid
Scotland, Gaelic folk songs
Pete Lashley
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Roscoe
England, Acoustic / Folk / Lyrical
Steve Kaplan
US, contemporary folk singer
The Organised
England, folk rock
Listen to the words, always the most important thing in folk music. This is a young band singing about things that are important to the young. I am interested to see how they develop Wanderingfolk
US, Contemporary folk
Daithi Rua
Ireland, Contemporary folk singer songwriter
Now resident in Belgium, Daithi has stayed true to his roots. A strong voice brings out the power of the lyrics Back of the Moon
Scotland, contemporary folk & instrumentals
Brian Henke
US, contemporary guitarist and composer
Coco Vega
Peru, guitarist
Davy Lees
Scotland, contemporary & traditional folk singer
Davy has not only got a very repertoire of songs, he is no mean player of the whistle as well Fendragon
England, ceilidh band
Gillian Frame
Scotland, traditional Scottish vocal & violin
Jay McMullan
US, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Julian Lewry
England, contemporary singer
Lauren MacColl
Scotland, traditional fiddle music
Mary Black
Ireland, Traditional and Contemporary folk singer
Peter Gabriel Byrne
England, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Rosemary Phelan
Canada, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Steve Knightley
England, traditional and contemporary folk singer/songwriter
The Outside Track
Ireland, traditional tunes & songs
Wendy Arrowsmith
England, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
A fine singer of traditional songs and an award winning writer with ‘The Visitor’. Husband, Paul, accompanies on the banjo Edey, Power+Randal
England, Contemporary folk musicians
A trio of excellent musicians who bring a swing style to the music Andy Turner
England, anglo-concertina and traditional singer
Bob Fox
England, traditional singer
Bob Fox has a voice tailor made for folk singing but more important he knows how to use it. 30+ years as a professional singer attests to that Chris Wood
England, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Darren Farrell
Ireland, contemporary & traditional folk singer
Darren has perfected his own unique style which is top of my play list. A must for those who love listening to well sung folk music Emily Smith
Scotland, traditional singer
Award winning singer in the Scottish tradition. Her singing and interpretation of songs are excellent Gaelic Storm
US, contemporary Celtic style
Jackie Oates
England, traditional and contemporary folk singer & fiddler
John Wrightson
England, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Kirsty McGee
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Mário
Portugal, guitarist
Oysterband
England, folk rock
Rob Carroll
Australia, Folk / Folk Rock / Country
Spiers & Boden
England, traditional tunes & songs
The Killdares
US, Celtic folk rock
Trouble in the Kitchen
Australia, Irish folk music
Rebecca Worthley
England, Contemporary singer songwriter
An individual style with well written song Andy Hill
England, contemporary singer songwriter
Bo Cayce
England, contemporary singer
Chris Millington
England, contemporary folk singer songwriter
Extremely talented singer/songwriter from Devon. Songs written in a traditional style and delivered with power and feeling Danny Quinn
US, traditional Irish songs
ELOWEN
England, Cornish traditional style
Furnace Mountain
US, traditional Appalachian
Jack B. Burness
England, contemporary folk singer songwriter
John Wright
England, traditional and contemporary folk singer
Kindred Spirit
England, contemporary folk rock
Margaret Stewart
Scotland, traditional Gaelic singer
Old Blind Dogs
Scotland, traditional songs and music
RJ Chesney
US, contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Soliloquise
England, contemporary folk singer & multi-instrumentalist
The Ivy Frame
England, Folk / Acoustic / Experimental
Trochrague
Scotland, traditional and contemporary folk singer/songwriters
A female trio from Scotland. Very strong on vocal presentation and not only in the Scottish tradition. Leading lights at the East Kilbride Folk Club Leigh Thomas
US/Wales, Contemporary singer songwriter
Leigh has a very American blues style. Her songs are well crafted and delivered Andrew McKnight
US, contemporary singer songwriter
Bleeding Hearts
England, contemporary folk rock
In your face folk rock band that tells it as it is. And these things need to be said Chris Green
England, contemporary & traditional singer
Danny Kyle
Scotland, traditional folk singer
Memorial page Ellie Skinner
England, traditional singer
FUNI
Iceland, traditional songs from Iceland and England
Its Ranting Rob
England, Performance Poet and Singer/songwriter
John Tams
England, traditional and contemporary folk singer/songwriter
Kim Guy
England, traditional folk singer
Marc Nellis
England, contemporary singer songwriter
NO blues
Netherlands, folk/Americana/blues with Arab influence
Rig The Jig
Ireland, Irish & American traditional tunes & songs
Siobhan O’Brien
Ireland, contemporary folk singer
the green grass of home project
England, contempora

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