Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

James Fagan and Nancy Kerr are two of the brightest stars to have emerged from the nebula of talented young musicians that has swirled around the universe of the British folk scene over the past decade. +

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    Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

    James Fagan and Nancy Kerr are two of the brightest stars to have emerged from the nebula of talented young musicians that has swirled around the universe of the British folk scene over the past decade. +

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    Alistair Hulett

    Following the sad news of Alistair's death, we thought it fitting to feature an article written about him by Mel Howley, not long after Alistair moved back to the UK from Australia, published in the Living Tradition in Sep 1999. +

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    Traditional Music And The Role Of The Festival

    “Music functions on a whole lot of different levels,” said Daithi Sproule from Altan. “But an interesting thing about music is that it is funny to look around and realise that music is everywhere. +

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    Rachel Davis: In The Footsteps Of Masters

    The Cape Breton fiddle style is famous the world over, with many names being synonymous with it - Brenda Stubbert, Natalie MacMaster and the late Jerry Holland to name but a few. But there is a new generation of young fiddlers emerging through the ranks, and they are following in the footsteps of these masters, bringing the tradition to new ears with great skill and passion. +

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    CELTIC COLOURS: There Is No Getting Away From It

    Nine long days and nights, 45 concerts, over 250 other events in 33 communities around Cape Breton Island, Celtic Colours is certainly not for the faint-hearted! +

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    PETE COE: Never The Same Way Once

    It’s a few years now since Pete Coe celebrated 30 years on the road, and though not unique among many of the singers of his generation, he is distinctive. Nowhere do you find all the threads of song, dance, musician, caller and organiser woven together into such a rich tapestry. The tag of ‘one man folk festival’ is well earned! +

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    Far, Far from Ypres ‘Lest We Forget’

    “How many of you have ever experienced war first hand?” That question was posed to a group of people ranging in age from their early twenties to their late sixties. +

Breaking News

Gradam Cheoil - Traditional Music Awards in Ireland

Gradam Cheoil, the Traditional Music Awards in Ireland, are probably less well known to most Living Tradition readers than the BBC Folk Awards in England or the Trad Music Awards in Scotland. +

Festivals Listings 2012

This story has a link to an online version of our Festival Listings plus some adverts giving details of guests etc. Many of the adverts click through to the festival website.

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University Celebrates A Decade of Folk

It has produced some of the leading artists in the UK folk scene. Now, Newcastle University's Folk and Traditional Music degree is celebrating its 10th birthday.

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Popular Radio Programme "Folkwaves" Set To Return

The folk music show, "FOLKWAVES" is about to return to the scene, but this time as an hour long programme on the internet hosted by the UK Folk Music website - see +

Ewan McLennan – ‘The Last Bird to Sing’ - New Release and Tour

‘The Last Bird to Sing’ is the second and much anticipated offering from the award winning young folk singer, guitarist and songwriter Ewan McLennan. +

Living Tradition Issue 91 is out now!

Issue 91 of the magazine is out now! It features an article on The Wrigleys and their work in Orkney, a tribute to John & Katie Howson, a look at how smaller festivals survive from the perspective of The Border Gaitherin', articles about Jimmy McBeath, Lorcan Mac Mathuna and Thomas McCarthy, a live review from Sligo Live, news, reviews and much more!!
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Far, Far From Ypres - popular show to replay in Edinburgh in August!

In 2008 Greentrax Recordings released the album ‘Far, Far From Ypres – Songs, Poems & Music of World War 1’ - CDTRAX1418 - a double CD. +

Above The Parapet Un-Convention

Robb Johnson, Joe Solo, The Young Hegelians, and collaborations with The Black Light Engine Room and Peg Powler Gallery are among the confirmed highlights at Teesside’s new political song and spoken word festival
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  • Celtic Music Radio - Listen
  • WaterAid - Big National Ceilidh
  • Hobgoblin
  • Greentrax Recordings
  • Fellside Records
  • Nafco - North Atlantic Fiddle Convention
  • Cavan Fleadh
  • Fiddle On magazine
  • Merlin Whistles


Latest News

New Release: Albireo - Northern Cross

Since forming in 2001, Albireo have become firm favourites in the Greater Manchester area. +

New Release: Grainne Holland - Teanga Na nGael

Gráinne Holland, from West Belfast is fresh talent in the Irish traditional music circuit with amazing vocal strength and beauty. +

New Release: Anthony Robb - The Primitives

A classic album of tunes on single octave Northumbrian Pipes.

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New Release: Litha - Dancing Of The Light

Formerly known as the 2Duos, Litha are four renowned and award winning musicians - two from Scotland and two from Germany.

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