Traditional British Folk

Traditional British folk music is a storied genre that weaves the historical and cultural tapestry of the British Isles into melodious narratives. With roots deeply embedded in the country's history, this genre encompasses a wide range of regional styles and storytelling traditions, often characterized by the use of acoustic instruments like the violin, guitar, and concertina. Artists within this genre, such as Katherine Priddy and Spiers & Boden, elegantly blend heartfelt vocals with intricate instrumental arrangements, breathing new life into ancient tales and modern experiences alike. The genre's authenticity and emotional depth are palpable, inviting listeners into a world of rustic landscapes, timeless struggles, and profound human connections. Traditional British folk is not just a musical genre; it's an ongoing dialogue between the past and present, celebrating the enduring spirit and rich heritage of the British Isles.

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Dear Companions
Single - Released October 21, 2024

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Andy Cutting
Bella Hardy
Bellowhead
Belshazzar's Feast
Blackbeard's Tea Party
Dave Burland
Eliza Carthy
Emily Portman
Faustus
Fay Hield
Heidi Talbot
Jackie Oates
Jim Causley
Jim Moray
John McCusker
Jon Boden
Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker
June Tabor
Kate Rusby
Katherine Priddy
Kathryn Tickell
Kitty Macfarlane
Lady Maisery
Lau
Lucy Ward
Martyn Wyndham-Read
Mawkin
Megson
Merry Hell
Mike Waterson
Nancy Kerr
Norma Waterson
Oysterband
Phil Beer
Rachael McShane
Ruth Notman
Sam Kelly
Show Of Hands
Spiers & Boden
Steve Knightley
The Askew Sisters
The Demon Barbers
The Full English
The Imagined Village
The Unthanks
The Watersons
Waterson:Carthy
Kate Rusby
Jon Boden
Show Of Hands
The Unthanks
Oysterband
Bellowhead
June Tabor
Eliza Carthy
Katherine Priddy
Jackie Oates
The Watersons
Nancy Kerr
Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker
Lady Maisery
Bella Hardy
Sam Kelly
Lau
Kitty Macfarlane
Ruth Notman
John McCusker
Kathryn Tickell
Heidi Talbot
Andy Cutting
Megson
Merry Hell
The Imagined Village
Spiers & Boden
Emily Portman
Waterson:Carthy
Lucy Ward
Norma Waterson
Jim Moray
Fay Hield
The Full English
Martyn Wyndham-Read
Blackbeard's Tea Party
Rachael McShane
Jim Causley
Belshazzar's Feast
Faustus
Steve Knightley
The Askew Sisters
Phil Beer
Mawkin
Mike Waterson
The Demon Barbers
Dave Burland