The British group formed in 2007 with ... It was around then that the London folk scene saw the rise of other traditional artists such as Laura Marling and Noah and the Whale.

I suspect that without the guitar and by extension without the influence of black artists, English folk music would be even more marginalised now than many perceive it to be. Jonathan A Whilst ...

The rise of indie labels allowed more artists to express their unique voices, thus broadening the genre’s appeal. These elements combined to create a renaissance of folk music during this decade.

Read about the traditonal instruments of Wales, the history of the music, and the modern artists influenced by Wales' heritage. What are these? All the latest folk highlights, news and reviews on ...

From Lankum to Lemoncello, Christy Moore and Róis, the breadth of nominees for this year’s awards reflects the vibrancy and relevance of the contemporary trad scene ...