Folk Bands and Artists
B-Sydes
B-SYDES (AKA Ben Sydes) became a solo singer-songwriter after becoming disillusioned with the unpredictability of playing in band after band. He decided to strike out on his own in 2009 and is yet to…
B. Moody & The Sky Pilots
B. Moody and the Sky Pilots delve deep into the pockets of American religious music,blending the blues with old-time gospel, European folk and more exotic sounds besides. Complete with rag-tag choir, …
B.A. Johnston
B.A. Johnston has been playing music in Canada, pretty much since the dawn of time. He is best known for his hit song “Deep Fryer in my Bedroom” and for once having crashed a snowmobile into the Canad…
Babajack
A unique blend of roots/blues/folk fusion described as “an intoxicating brew” makes for a dynamic show combining great musicianship, passion and energy. BabaJack’s approach to their music is recognisa…
Babar Luck
Babar Luck is something that is a multicultural mix he calls himself a Britishtaanee a Jamaicanstaanee a Englishtaanee and naturally a worldcitizen. Babar was born in Pakisthan (Quetta) and came to…
Baby Copperhead
New York
Building on his “otherworldly” folk roots, Brooklyn-based Ben Lee (a.k.a. Baby Copperhead) explores of a broken, dissonant sort of Americana, one in which repressed elements from our cultural past—the…
Back of a Length
Epsom
Traditional, Contemporary and Original acoustic songs and tunes. Back of a Length are Mark Worledge and John Mannel. Together they play traditional, contemporary and original songs and tunes. Mark …
Bad Girl´s Groove
3 female vocalists front this 8 piece band putting an original twist on funk, r&b and blues song. Their strength lies in their musicality with plenty of smooth three part harmonies, percussion, breakd…
Bad Honey
London
Bad Honey (Lydia Clowes & Teresa Origone) came together in London as a keyboard and vocal duo to create the sleepy lullabies and soulful sounds of Bad Honey. Influenced by a wide range of artists, from…
Badger Badger Band
A percussion-heavy ensemble who are restoring the live musical experience back to its raw animalistic source. Their feverish improvisations journey through the spectrum of music and dance, from dubste…
Badly Drawn Boy
Manchester
The discography of English alternative music singer / songwriter Badly Drawn Boy (real name Damon Gough) includes eight studio albums (including two soundtracks), one compilation, six extended plays a…
www.badlydrawnboy.co.ukBaha Yetkin
London
Turkish oud artist and composer Baha Yetkin grew up in Istanbul, the meeting point of two continents, and the prolific melting pot of European and Middle Eastern musical cultures. So, not very surpris…
Bahla
Fronted by Venezuelan pianist Joseph Costi and English guitarist Tal Janes, BAHLA sonically paints a picture of the past, present and future of Jewish identity, channeled through the rich traditions o…
www.bahla.co.ukBal de Bourdon
Bal de Bourdon perform dramatic and melodic folksongs from France, the Channel Islands and Cornwall. The London-based band devise their own arrangements, combining rich vocal harmonies with guitar, ac…
www.baldebourdon.org.ukBalamuc
Balamuc are a unique collective of experienced musicians, with seven members from countries in Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific. Their music originates from Eastern Europe but stretches way …
Balkan Alien Sound
“A high octane, dance driven, folk fusion outfit that offer a mix of Irish, Klezmer, Gypsy and Balkan styles to create a distinctive and infectious music, setting them apart as world music trail blaze…
Balkan Hot Club
Think music, think party, think good times, think BIG time or stop thinking at all because HERE they are! Bulgaria Turkey and Greece at ONCE! At LAST!X
Balladeste
London
A collaboration between Preetha Narayanan (Violin) and Tara Franks (cello), string duo, Balladeste, explore the versatility and sound potential of just two string instruments. With traces of contempo…
Ballet Folk
Ballet Folk explores the rich tradition of storytelling, combining contemporary ballet and folk music
Balothizer
London
Balothizer present a beautifully chaotic, deeply embellished rebel take on the traditional sounds of Crete.
Balsamo Deighton
Americana duo Balsamo Deighton release their debut album ‘Unfolding’. Steve Balsamo and Rosalie Deighton – both respected vocalists, musicians and songwriters in their own right – have joined forces t…
Baltika
London
An evening of raucous energy inspired by the traditional roots of Eastern European music. Baltika is a London based group exploring traditional Eastern Europe music adding improvisation elements an…
Bamako Overground
London
Born in the devious mind of London’s own Malian rhythm buff, Hans Sutton, Bamako Overground have been busy forging a curious new sound. The trio are irresistibly seduced by the music of west Africa, b…
Banat
Mumbai
Banat started learning the harmonium at the age of five with “Kirtan” being amongst the other semi-classical musical education she was imbibed with. Her involuntary harmonium lessons as a child, stirr…
Band of Burns
After the success of their debut album ‘Live at Union Chapel’ the band released their first studio album ‘The Thread in Autumn 2019. Recorded by the 12 members of the band in Watercolour Studios last …
Bandini
London
Bandini is an Italian singer/songwriter based in London. Having been brought up on Blues and Jazz through his father, and then schooled in storytelling and song-writing through his uncle, Bandini’s mu…
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