Folk Bands and Artists

Ian W Brown
It’s 30 years since Ian W Brown decided he stood a better chance of making a living farming pigs in Hampshire than saving the world with song. A year or two later while toiling in the fields, he he…

Iarla O´Lionaird
Iarla Ó Lionáird has carved a long and unique career in music both internationally and in Ireland. From his iconic early recording of the vision song “Aisling Gheal” as a young boy to his ground break…

Iberian Colours
Barcelona
Iberian Colours, a quintet project sprung from a multi-genre collaboration of Spanish musicians who seek to bring to classical Chamber Music inspiration from the vivid colours, rhythms and textures of…
ICHI
ICHI, from Nagoya in Japan, takes the notion of a one-man band to new limits, combining his quirky handmade instrument inventions (Stilt-bass, Kalilaphone, Balloon-pipes, Hatbox-pedal-drum, Tapumpet, …

Ichiko Aoba
Japan
Born on 28 January 1990. She started playing guitar at the age of 17 and debuted her first album,“Kamisori Otome“ (Razor Girl), at the age of 19. Since then, she has released several original albums, …
Ickes & Hensley
This unique collaborative effort between two uniquely gifted musicians is bound to be a revelation to traditional music fans on several counts. Rob Ickes is a longtime, well-established instrumental g…

Ida Wenøe
Copenhagen
Danish Music Award winning folk artist Ida Wenøe has earned a reputation as an outstanding live performer with her cut-through crystalline voice and delicate guitar style. Since the release of her deb…
Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde
Presented as a soloist guitarist at Indian National theatre and Babylon Great Theatre. Produced a wide number of audio recordings that have been released at Nonclassical, Orpheus, ARC, Naxos of Americ…
ILK
Ilk´s colourful and dreamy songs unravel against a collision of psych pop influences and scruffy, found sound warmth.

Ímar
Glasgow’s hottest new folk property, five-piece Ímar have created more than a bit of a stir in little over a year since their formation. The Irish and Manx flavoured quintet now present their debut…
Imarhan
uareg sensations Imarhan (“city slang“) perform a thrilling blend of North African desert blues, psych and urban pop as featured on their eponymous City Slang début L.P.
www.imarhan.com
Imelda Kehoe
Wexford
Born – Leeds, United Kingdom. Lives Wexford, Ireland (Nationality – Irish). Imelda Kehoe is an Irish Contemporary Folk Singer Songwriter. She has created her own style, which is influenced by Folk,…

Imelda May
If you don´t know Imelda May, prepare to be amazed. If you are already a fan, get ready to hear her as you never have before. The truly unique artist has found a new groove, exploring blues, soul, gos…

IMLÉ
IMLÉ are a collective of musicians under the stewardship of Dublin-based musician and producer Cian Mac Cárthaigh. IMLÉ mix different musical styles together in a way that has never been heard before…
Immigrant Swing
Bristol
Immigrant Swing offers its own blend of Bristol Riot Swing, a high energy, foot stomping, acoustic music merging sounds from around the globe, with influences ranging from Gypsy Jazz & Blues to Medite…

Imogen Clark
When an artist first emerges at a young age, they often have a limited well of knowledge and experience to draw from, yet on her debut Love & Lovely Lies, Imogen Clark captured, with great clarity, th…
Imperial Male Voice Choir
Originating from Imperial College, London, the Imperial Male Voice Choir is a friendly group of over 30 men who meet to rehearse, perform concerts for charity and occasionally enter singing festivals …

Imprints
Bristol
A folk, shanty, gypsy, rock band based in Bristol. Described as a knees-up explosion with an unforgettable energy on stage they deliver their unique high-octane spin on the folk-rock genre and ensure …
In Earnest
Southend
Indie folk-rock and americnan from Southend-on-sea featuring Thomas Eatherton, Sarah Holburn, Toby Shaer

In Good Company
(Formerly The ‘Fair Plé Ladies of London) This 30-strong group of the finest traditional Irish musicians and singers based in London, first came together as the ‘Fair Plé Ladies of London’ to perform …
India Blue
Hastings
India Blue weaves tunes from the heart inspired by faerie-folk stories, the wonder of nature and the beauty of being. Armed with her harp, keys, mandolin, ukulele, guitar, harmonium.. and maybe even…

India Electric Co
**** “Bursting with invention and full of surprises.” - The Telegraph **** “Their reeling, spinning sound corroborates the content of their songs which appear to be describing a life alive with mo…

Indigo Girls
The duo has balanced their long, successful musical career by supporting numerous social causes – the Indigo Girls don’t just talk the talk; they walk the walk. Having established an intensely dedicat…


