Folk Bands and Artists
Adrian Nation
We are being horribly spoilt with virtuoso guitarists this month, as Adrian is another master of the instrument, putting his brilliance down to a determination to learn it well enough to play and sing…
Adrian Snell
Bath
Adrian Snell, Europe´s most successful contemporary artist in his field of music, by the time he´d graduated he had developed a dazzling piano and compositional technique and been offered a contract b…
Adverse Camber
London
Adverse Camber is the brainchild of musical journeyman Chris Woodhead. Formerly of critically acclaimed exlovers and a mainstay of Jamie T’s touring band Chris brings his melancholic songwriting and u…
Ady Johnson
Ady Johnson has shared the stage with the likes of Willy Mason and Ben Howard and recently completed his third tour supporting Ivor Novello Award-winning Scott Matthews. His accomplished, finely craft…
Adyn Townes
Adyn Townes has a way with words. From Canada’s east coast, his first full-length album, “After The Fall” was released in July 2018 to great national radio support and earned a nomination for ‘Pop Rec…
Aerialists
Toronto
Transatlantic quintet Aerialists meld their ferociously creative harmonic sensibilities and deep love for folk traditions into a post-rock coloured sound called prog-trad.
AéroKordA
AéroKordA is a young folk band from Belgium that plays energetic, yet sometimes restrained folk music with Celtic and Slavic influences. Pavel Souvandjiev (violin), Adriaan Van Wonterghem (Guitars) an…
Afel Bocoum
Mali
For over three decades, legendary musician Afel Bocoum has been a guardian of Mali´s Niger River musical soul. A musical companion to Mali´s late great desert blues pioneer Ali Farka Touré, he laun…
Afia Lorraine
London
Afia Lorraine is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist based in London. She crafts introspective and uplifting folk-pop music. When not writing narrative lyrics, she composes relaxing piano inst…
Afro Celt Sound System
A European and African based collective who have been a ground-breaking force in music ever since they started, along the way finding kindred spirits across international talent and forging a reputati…
Afro World Groove
Yolanda Eyama has spent many years dedicating body and soul to the black music of the cultures of Africa. She merges the songs of her origins with pop, funk, jazz and contemporary soul in her own way.…
Aga Serugo-Lugo
Aga Serugo-Lugo is a vocalist, clarinettist, composer and workshop leader. He sang for the 9 piece Funk band “Gefunkt”, and also extensively composed for the six-piece jazz-fusion group ‘Eclect
Agata
Polish-born singer/songwriter Agata recently moved to London to pursue her career and continue developing her talent. Her voice has a unique spark to it - soft and warm, yet powerful at times. Her lyr…
Agata - www.youtube.com/user/aguszmaguAgbeko
Drawing their inspiration and energy from the golden age of 1970s´ Nigerian, Ghanaian and Ethiopian dancefloors, AGBEKO command a wealth of powerful sing-along originals and unique arrangements of afr…
Ags Connolly
Oxford
Ags Connolly is a traditional country singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire, England. Country is the simplest description, but Ags is a proud supporter of the ‘Ameripolitan’ movement, which supports new …
Ahab
Formed in 2009, ahab swiftly built a reputation for their live performances both in London and at the Cropredy Festival 2010. In November of that year ahab released their own 5 track EP ‘No King’. …
Ahmed Mukhtar
Ahmed Mukhtar is a master of the Oud and Iraqi Music heritage. His music reflects Arabic history, classic music and its mysticism, and his playing takes you to the cafés, alleys and minarets of Middle…
Ahmed/Christelis/Costi
A trio of Joseph Costi, Harry Christelis, and Yusuf Ahmed, three players that share a key focus on textural and spacial experimentation within their music. The group was formed in 2018 through their m…
Aibhe Reddy
‘Ailbhe Reddy stands head and shoulders above the folk mainstream’ – The Line of Best Fit "a songwriter with enormous promise. Forever changing." - Clash Music "Reddy’s voice remains the magneti…
Aida Shahghasemi
Minneapolis
Minneapolis-based musician and vocalist with Iranian roots. Aida pursued her studies in Psychology and Anthropology at the University of Minnesota, focusing on the cultural dimensions of Persian Class…
Aidan Moffat & RM Hubbert
Aidan John Moffat is a Scottish vocalist and musician, best known for his work with Malcolm Middleton in Arab Strap. RM Hubbert is a guitarist and (sometimes) singer from Scotland. He writes music …
Aidan O´Rourke
Award-winning fiddler, composer, producer and curator, Aidan O´Rourke (one third of Lau) is a pioneer of new sound in folk music who has redefined traditional forms. With roots in Scottish and Irish f…
Aidan O’Rourke & Kit Downes
An exciting new duo, formed by Aidan O’Rourke (Lau / Kan / Blazin Fiddles) and Mercury Music Prize nominated, BBC Jazz Award Winner harmonium and keyboard player Kit Downes (ECM). Performing new music…
Ailbhe Reddy
Influenced by the likes of Liane La Havas, Fiona Apple and Hundred Waters, Irish born Ailbhe Reddy continues to impress with a sublime EP built on solid song writing, intricate melodies, and addictive…
Ailm
London
“One of the most impressive bands in the vanguard of new wave folk music“ Ailm is a folk band formed by an English composer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Paton and a Slovak singer Lori Secanska. T…
Ailsa & the Seahorses
Since emerging onto the Scottish music scene, Ailsa McEwan has captivated audiences with her distinct brand of ethereal indie. Performing under the name Ailsa and the Seahorses, she is known for her i…
