Tag Archives: English folk music

Eliza Carthy was a young up-and-comer when I first encountered her playing fiddle and singing backup in 1996 on her mother Norma Waterson’s self-titled solo album. In the ensuing couple of decades she has become one of the leading forces … Continue reading →

I have long been a fan of Mick Ryan, who previously was teamed with Pete Harris, who provided sensitive backing for Mick’s songs. On this album we find Mick paired with Paul Downes, who also comes with a revered reputation … Continue reading →

This is the third release from Isambarde – or ‘the Bardys’, as they have affectionately come to be known. When the album came up for review I jumped at the chance, for I was fortunate enough to get my grubby … Continue reading →

Now here’s something we haven’t see in far too long a time – a new recording by Blowzabella. Their 1990 recording Vanilla was their most recent one. A true English dance band, Blowzabella was also a prolific producer of albums … Continue reading →

Floating Verses is a gem of a CD — traditional English folk tunes played and sung by people who actually know how to play and sing and who have the scholarly background to know what they’re playing and singing. What … Continue reading →

If ever an album had a good title, ‘Barnstorming’ is it! This is only the second album from Isambarde and it can only serve to put them up amongst the cream of the acoustic folk bands in the world – … Continue reading →