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May 21
A very happy 85th birthday to Martin Carthy, one of the true greats of English folk music. Thank you for decades of songs, stories, and inspiration.
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Martin Simpson's upcoming album, Some Kind of Jubilee, is more than an album, it’s a living testament to a lifetime immersed in music. Listen to the first single, The Recruited Collier, and find links to pre-order the album here: martinsimpson.lnk.to/somekin…
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Apr 2
🖤Calibrating Bill Leader’s importance for Britain’s folk scenes is impossible. He did so much to preserve and foster Britain’s traditional and revivalist folk music for future ears. Sail on, Bill.
RIP Bill Leader. A pivotal figure in the British folk revival, who has passed away leaving behind a legacy woven into the very fabric of traditional music.
Bill Leader will be remembered not just for what he recorded, but for what he helped sustain, a living tradition.
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RIP Bill Leader. A pivotal figure in the British folk revival, who has passed away leaving behind a legacy woven into the very fabric of traditional music.
Bill Leader will be remembered not just for what he recorded, but for what he helped sustain, a living tradition.
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The vinyl version of Dick Gaughan's Handful Of Earth is available now!
Grab your copy here: dickgaughan.lnk.to/handfulof…
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Jan 30
Dick Gaughan's Handful Of Earth is reissued on vinyl next Friday. Widely hailed as one of the greatest folk albums ever recorded, it represents a living work still resonant in a time of social struggle, economic uncertainty & devolved national identities.
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The new issue of Folk London has an interview with Dr Mary L Shannon & me about Billy Waters, one of London’s earliest known Black folk celebrity street musicians. Huge thanks to the Folk London team 🙏🏾🖤
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24 Dec 2025
Folk tunes for frosty mornings and firelit nights. 🎶❄️ Our Festive Folk playlist is here, wrap up warm and give it a listen!
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28 Nov 2025
The vinyl version of Transform Me Then Into A Fish is out today! martincarthy.lnk.to/transfor…
16 Oct 2025
Good luck to Martin Carthy who is nominated and will be performing at tonight's 2025 Mercury Prize in Newcastle. Following his nomination, Carthy’s acclaimed album Transform Me Then Into A Fish is now set for a wider, general release.
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Topic Records retweeted
25 Nov 2025
An essential
25 Nov 2025
Dick Gaughan's Handful Of Earth returns on vinyl in January 2026.
Pre-order your copy here: dickgaughan.lnk.to/handfulof…
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25 Nov 2025
Dick Gaughan's Handful Of Earth returns on vinyl in January 2026.
Pre-order your copy here: dickgaughan.lnk.to/handfulof…
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19 Nov 2025
Dick Gaughan is genius, why can’t we buy his classics until now? Great writing about an unbelievable tale from @juderogers theguardian.com/music/2025/n…
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16 Oct 2025
Good luck to Martin Carthy who is nominated and will be performing at tonight's 2025 Mercury Prize in Newcastle. Following his nomination, Carthy’s acclaimed album Transform Me Then Into A Fish is now set for a wider, general release.
martincarthy.lnk.to/transfor…
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10 Sep 2025
Congratulations to Martin Carthy whose album, Transform Me Then Into A Fish, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Mercury Prize!
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8 Aug 2025
Digging in deep with Scottish folk-singer Dick Gaughan’s passionate act of personal and political liberation. Read the story behind Handful of Earth, the 1981 album. @SonglinesMag
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30 Jul 2025
I still can’t quite believe this happened, but now there’s evidence - listen on @BBCSounds to the full Sorrow Songs concert at @bbcproms Gateshead. ♥️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002g1…
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28 Jul 2025
Huge thanks to the team at @bbcproms & @glasshouseicm - we had an amazing time! Hugest thanks to these wonderful musicians & lovely humans - an honour to play with you @gelizarvwt @AlicksRex @MattQuinnMusic @clarkecamilleri Hamilton Gross Listen here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002g1g…
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18 Jun 2025
Omd!! I’m playing @McrFolkFest 2026! Have you seen that lush lineup? I am way more excited than I look in this photo 🩷 #ManchesterFolkFestival eventim-light.com/uk/a/64cbc…
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10 Jun 2025
#tradsongtues
Morning! Hope you're having fun with our theme of #herbsandspices. I've got lots of herbs but not many spices. I'll start off with a some rosemary from Anne Briggs.
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