Raleigh Rye

USA

Raleigh Rye is a distinctive American folk and blues songwriting troubadour, who has been hotfooting across the United States following in the footsteps of his musical heroes. Growing up in Santa Mon…

Ralph McTell

London

One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, is now celebrating almost 50 years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that in…

Rambootan

A young funk four-piece from Glasgow bringing funky vibes and neo-soul to the dance floor. RAMBOOTAN are not health professionals, and take no responsibility for any excessive fruit consumption in the…

Ramon Goose

London

Born in England, from an early age Ramon Goose was passionate about the music of the American South, especially pre-war Delta blues which influenced and continues to influence his guitar style. He has…

Ramon Goose´s Desert Rock

Ramon Goose is one of the most versitile and unique Blues artist of his generation, grounded in an education of the Blues & African styles, he has explored many distant musical genres and still contin…

Ramshackle Union Band

 The Ramshackle Union Band peddle a fine line in stomping bluegrass-tinged-folk, playing with big heart and a free-spirited ethos. Heralded by NME as “woozy bluegrass for weary hearts and bleeding min…

Ranagri

London

Ranagri (pronounced Ra-na-grye) produce an electrifying mix of virtuosic instrumentals, haunting melodies, vivid storytelling and their unique take on old and new folk songs. The London based band …

Randolph Matthews

Randolph takes the audiences on an organically magical journey through his Voce Solo show. Edge of the seat improvisation and witty stories whilst technology layers his voice. As though sound is erupt…

Randolph´s Leap

Randolph’s Leap are a Glasgow-based musical project ranging from a solo act to an eight-piece band. Nairn-born Adam Ross and friends have been making pop music for unpopular people since 2010. Rand…

Rangoon

London

High-energy original Americana, with a seasoned roots & blues dressing, and authentic folk-flavoured undertones.

Ranjana Ghatak

Ranjana Ghatak is a singer and composer embedded in the classical and devotional Hindustani vocal tradition. Born and raised in London, Ranjana has collaborated and performed with a host of celebrated…

Rant

Nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014, RANT is the meeting of four of Scotland’s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands. Bethany Reid, Jenna Reid, …

Raoul Vignal

From 2010 to this day, 26-year-old Raoul Vignal has been playing authentic, modern folk music. Forming the essence of his compositions, soothing vocals and delicate fingerpicking played on alternat…

Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno

Siaya Kenya

Rapasa is a singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist and music educator who advocates for traditional music. He plays several indigenous instruments to East Africa. His principal instrument is Nyatit…

Raphael Callaghan

Liverpool

Raphael Callaghan got a standing ovation for his harmonica playing with US star Bonnie Raitt in his hometown of Liverpool, and he’s also played with other greats like Alexis Korner, Eric Bibb and Jo A…

Rattle

RATTLE focus almost exclusively on drums and more drums, beneath a delicate overlay of vocal harmonies and percussive effects. Formed by Katharine Eira Brown (also of Kogumaza) and Theresa Wrigley (al…

Rattle on the Stovepipe

Rattle On The Stovepipe are Dave Arthur (5-string banjo, melodeon, guitar, vocals), Pete Cooper (fiddle and vocals) and Dan Stewart (5-string banjo, guitar and vocals). They’ve gained an huge followin…

Rattlesnake Joe

This French Folkster sings songs from the 20’s to 60’s from all the legendary American Old-Time Hollers. You’ll travel with him from the Appalachian Mountain to the western plains of north America …

Raveloe

Glasgow

Raveloe, the project of Glasgow songwriter Kim Grant who found her moniker within the pages of George Eliot’s Silas Marner. Grant identifies with the idea of being a weaver (which the character Silas …

Raven´s Wedding

Deal

Ravens Wedding are a contemporary Folk band of compelling musicians mixing traditional songs, reels and jigs from Britain, Ireland and Europe with original material influenced by these traditions. Foo…

Ravi Amruth

London

Ravi Amruth is a singer-songwriter from north west London who effortlessly blends a mix of classic rock, indie, pop-punk, and emo stylings into something that it soulful, strong and salty.Having being…

Ray Bonneville

Red House Records recording artist Ray Bonneville, has created and mastered a fusion of traditional American Roots and Blues music all his own and deeply influenced by his upbringing in French Canada …

Ray Cooper

Malmkoping

Ray Cooper is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Sweden. For many years Cooper played with Oysterband, he went solo in 2013 and has since recorded four solo albums. Stories are …

Ray Legere

Ray Legere is the 2016 New Brunswick Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductee as well as being the 2003 ECMA (East Coast Music Award) Winner for “Bluegrass Artist Of The Year” which he also won in 1996. Th…

Raymond Froggatt

Raymond Froggatt’s extraordinary musical journey began in the most unlikely of circumstances after an illness forced him to rethink his lifestyle in his teens. After making a full recovery, Froggie, a…

Rayna Gellert Trio

A founding member of old-time supergroup, Uncle Earl (which re-formed for a successful US tour in 2016) Rayna Gellert is renowned for a rich depth of knowledge and masterclass performances of traditio…

Rayo De Luna

French-Venezuelan guitarist Ray Rivieros (Strasbourg) and Danish-Turkish singer Luna Ersahin (Denmark) met in July 2017 in a folk music gathering in Portugal, fell in love, and have toured Europe toge…

Razzomo

We know you love those gypsy swing rascals Mr Tea and the Minions and we know you’ll love this Balkan house folk quartet version just as much! Led by Lucy Razz’s dazzling fiddle and James Tomlinson…

Realta

Belfast

Belfast based band Réalta present a full bodied uilleann pipe and whistle extravaganza delivering the best in Irish traditional dance music and song. As one reviewer put it, “Réalta carry on the Bothy…

Rebecca Cant

Rebecca Cant is a Bristol-based singer-songwriter whose heart-felt music is inspired by the mountains of Korea, the vivid chaos of India and the slow heat of Kentucky. Warm and sincere, her sound blen…