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John Kirkpatrick – Carolling & Crumpets
ONLINETaking its title from John Kirkpatrick’s unforgettable song telling the Nativity story from the point of view of the animals in the stable, the Carolling & Crumpets show is a heart-warming look at the timeless rituals found in the folklore and folk music of England at Midwinter. John peels away the commercial gloss of modern […]
A Winter Union + Heartwood Chorus
ONLINEAbout A Winter Union Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other – A Winter Union. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the 5-piece blast through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, […]
Janice Burns & Jon Doran
ONLINEJanice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music. Their songs tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world. Janice & Jon’s ‘clever and uncluttered musical storytelling’ (Songlines) comes alive through tight vocal harmonies and sensitive interplay […]
Tim Edey
ONLINEMultiple award-winning Tim Edey‘s talents were recognised as: BBC Musician of the year BBC ALBA/Scotland Best Traditional musician 2020, BBC Radio Two Musician of the year 2012 (BBC R2 FOLK AWARDS). Tim tours the world and records with major names in Celtic/Contemporary roots music, including; The Chieftains, Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Ross Ainslie, Natalie MacMaster, […]
While, Matthews & While
ONLINEBe prepared to be delighted and moved by the beautiful voices, surprising songs and ready wit of these three gifted women, coming together for a rare trio performance as While, Matthews & While. Chris While and Julie Matthews have been a duo for 30 years, during which time they have been Radio 2 Folk Awards […]
Blair Dunlop
ONLINEBlair Dunlop is an award-winning British singer-songwriter and guitarist, who has released 5 albums, 2 EPs and toured around the globe. Blair burst onto the scene with his debut album Blight & Blossom in 2012, showcasing virtuosic musicianship and lyrical maturity, and was awarded a prestigious BBC Folk Award in the wake of its release. […]
Karine Polwart
ONLINEKarine Polwart is a multi-award-winning Scottish songwriter, folk singer, and storyteller. Her songs evoke a richness of place, hidden histories, scientific curiosity and folklore. Trees and rocks speak. Birds flit in and out of vision. And the stars know everything. She conjures the beauty and magic, the sorrow and complexity of the world out of […]
Holly Clarke
ONLINEHolly Clarke, a singer who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener. As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanity’s experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore, to tales of love […]
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.