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Derek @derekdesanges.bsky.social · Aug 15

with your help we can change this

the wicker mang @mangmangmang.bsky.social · Aug 14

People are always rightly pointing out that Warhammer contributes more to the British economy than the fishing industry, but the problem is that there just aren't very many folk songs about Warhammer

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James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social · 11d

Please lend your ear to our tribute to Danny Thompson. Here for you now….

www.mixcloud.com/Jimbobfagan/...

TGIF 03.10.25 DANNY THOMPSON 1939-2025 TRIBUTE

We pay homage to the master, Danny Thompson - one of the most talented, recognisable and humble musicians to ever grace our lifetimes. A special extended mix with highlights from his long career, with...

www.mixcloud.com

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Folk London magazine @folklondon.co.uk · 6d

This is a few years old and needs an update (coming soon...), but: we wrote a roundup of community choirs in London

folklondon.co.uk/2021/11/sing...

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Folkandroots @folkandroots.bsky.social · 15d

Next Monday (6th Oct) join Jon Wilks at Green Note #camden #London - £15 Adv - limited capacity - folkandroots.co.uk/jon-wilks

A much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy/Martin Simpson vein.

youtu.be/qDLt71VReGw

Montagu Whaler | Jon Wilks (Official Video)

YouTube video by Jon Wilks

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 15d

Calling all callers for the social folk dance census!
We are conducting a census to find out more about social folk dance callers in the 21st century. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, or just call occasionally for fun, we want to hear from you!
subscribepage.io/jOCE8E

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Morris Folk Choir and Folk Club @morrisfolkchoir.bsky.social · 17d

Morris Folk Club for September is on this Tuesday, 30th, 7.30pm-10.30pm(ish), at The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Road, Clerkenwell. Free entry.
What it's like: www.morrisfolkchoir.org/p/folk-club.....
What we did last time: www.morrisfolkchoir.org/p/club-setli....
Come, sing, play, listen, enjoy!

www.morrisfolkchoir.org

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Folk London magazine @folklondon.co.uk · 19d

The new Folk London is back from the printers and going out to readers today. Featuring

• Our interview with Katie Spencer on her new album What Love Is
• Remembering Rita Cherriman: Croydon Folk Club’s new gig season
• News, reviews, listings and more

Buy here: folklondon.co.uk/product/octo...

A box of Folk London magazines with a photo of Katie Spencer on the cover

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ChrisP @wordsmithgetxo.bsky.social · 20d

On the day of his death, I’m going to trot out my Danny Thompson anecdote again.
In 1982 I saw the Pentangle reunion gig at the Cambridge Folk Festival. Jacqui McShee started by explaining that drummer Terry Cox had broken his leg & wouldn’t be appearing with them… 1/2

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Folk London magazine @folklondon.co.uk · 20d

RIP Danny Thompson: bassist for Pentangle, Richard Thompson, Nick Drake, Davy Graham, Bert Jansch, June Tabor, John Martyn, Donovan …

www.clashmusic.com/news/legenda...

Legendary Bassist Danny Thompson Has Died | News | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews

Legendary bass player Danny Thompson has died. The musician's passing was confirmed officially by his team a few moments ago; Danny Thompson passed away

www.clashmusic.com

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Folk London magazine @folklondon.co.uk · 20d

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Sophia_Nyx 🏳️‍⚧️ @sophianyx.bsky.social · 20d

Name your top 5 rappers.

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Colin Randall @salutsunderland.bsky.social · 20d

Let me present the final post to appear at my folk/folk-rock site Salut! Live. It dies with Typepad’s closure next week but is already settling into its new Wordpress home as salutfolk.com

#folkmusic #folkrock @elizacarthy.bsky.social @nextwavef.bsky.social

www.salutlive.com/2025/09/adie...

Adieu Salut! Live. Welcome Salut! Folk

Colin Randall, founder and editor of Salut! Live, presents the last post before the site relaunches as Salut! Folk. From next Wednesday, October 1 you will find us only at https://salutfolk.com/ and t...

www.salutlive.com

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Folk London magazine @folklondon.co.uk · 27d

The new Folk London magazine is at the printers and available to preorder now. Featuring

• Katie Spencer on her new album What Love Is
• Remembering Rita Cherriman: Croydon Folk Club’s new gig season
• News, reviews, listings and more

Preorder here: folklondon.co.uk/product/octo...

The cover of Folk London magazine, featuring a portrait photo of Katie Spencer in stylised dark blue and red

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · 29d

A harvest theme to this week's Classic Folk
Including:
Anne Briggs & Bert Jansch
@jimcausley.bsky.social
@katerusby.bsky.social
Frankie Armstrong - playing @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social tomorrow!
@stevetilston.bsky.social
@damienandron.bsky.social
and many more
www.efdss.org/listen

Listen: Classic Folk

Classic Folk with Mike Norris Classic Folk is unique. It mines a rich seam of wonderful folk and roots music and song from around 75 years of recordings. From the great source singers to the legends o...

www.efdss.org

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · 29d

Interesting and informative piece by @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social on why, and also, how, he took his music off Spotify

www.jonwilks.online/blog/life-af...

Life After Spotify: What Musicians Lose & Gain — Jon Wilks

A field report on leaving Spotify: the illusions of discovery, the playlist trap, and how musicians can find value and real connection elsewhere.

www.jonwilks.online

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Folk London magazine @folklondon.co.uk · 27d

The new Folk London magazine is at the printers and available to preorder now. Featuring

• Katie Spencer on her new album What Love Is
• Remembering Rita Cherriman: Croydon Folk Club’s new gig season
• News, reviews, listings and more

Preorder here: folklondon.co.uk/product/octo...

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · 27d

Morris Dancing classes start next week
Tuesday evenings, 6.30pm - 8pm

Have fun with sticks and hankies! A fun and relaxed way to discover one of England’s most iconic dances

Book for just a single session, or save £25 by booking in advance for the whole term.
bit.ly/3HKPNX1

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 28d

In partnership with our friends at @soundrootsuk.bsky.social, we're pleased to announce the jury members for the Folk Album of the Year Award 2025!

Find out more about the jury: www.soundroots.uk/news/new-fol...

Submit your album:
www.soundroots.uk/folk-album-o...

Poster with photos of all the jury members for the Folk Album of the Year Award 2025, including Anna Massie (BBC Scotland/musician), Philip King (Other Voices Ireland), Alexandria Carr (Southbank Centre), Jude Rogers (The Guardian), Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2), Lynette Fay (broadcaster/producer), John McCusker (musician), Becky Marshall-Potter (FolkEast festival), Jo Frost (journalist), Rob Cowen (author), Georgia Ruth (BBC Cymru/musician) and Sam Hindley (Thank Goodness It's Folk). At the bottom of the poster, there are logos for Sound Roots, Folk on Foot, Rochdale - Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25-26 and Rochdale Development Agency.

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Folk London magazine @folklondon.co.uk · Sep 14

Ruin a song by not singing it (credit: Martin Carthy)

j-e-l 🎃🎄🦇 @jelbugle.bsky.social · Sep 14

Ruin a song by listening to it

Sean of the Dread @sheepbop.bsky.social · Sep 14

Ruin a song by putting a four-on-the-floor beat underneath it

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Jon Wilks @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social · Sep 14

New piece: Life After Spotify: What Musicians Lose — and What They Gain.

A field report for any musicians wrestling with leaving Spotify — the playlist trap, the illusion of “discovery,” and what you really gain by stepping away.

www.jonwilks.online/blog/life-af...

Life After Spotify: What Musicians Lose & Gain — Jon Wilks

A field report on leaving Spotify: the illusions of discovery, the playlist trap, and how musicians can find value and real connection elsewhere.

www.jonwilks.online

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Squeezy John @johnspiers.co.uk · Sep 12

Absolutely delighted to be able to announce that Jackie Oates and myself will be back out on the road this December touring around England and Wales with our festive show featuring songs and music from our album "A Midwinter's Night"

Full details and ticket links from johnspiers.co.uk/shows

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · Sep 11

Applications for grants of £500 for folk artists to support anything that will help their professional career development.

Apply before midnight on 19 October.
bit.ly/4nm60RD
Image shows previous awardee Suntou Susso

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · Sep 11

Huge congratulations to Martin Carthy for being nominated for the Mercury Music Prize!

@comesingitplain.bsky.social
@klofmag.com
klofmag.com/2025/09/mart...

Martin Carthy’s “Transform Me Then Into A Fish” is shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2025

In a pleasantly surprising turn of events, the Mercury Prize has included folk legend Martin Carthy’s latest album, “Transform Me Then Into A Fish,” on its 2025 shortlist, making the 84-year-old music...

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In The Roud - A Folk Song Podcast @intheroud.bsky.social · Sep 9

Big news! In September, we’ll be at the Traditional Music Day in Stowmarket, doing our first live episode!

It’ll be recorded it all and will be on our Patreon a few weeks later and then in place as S17/E4. We’re thrilled to doing a live in person episode and there are plans for more next year.

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Folk London magazine @folklondon.co.uk · Sep 10

"Leg-end? It's what I'll kick yer arse with" &c &so on

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Jon Wilks @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social · Sep 10

Congrats to me ol' mucker Martin Carthy on his nomination for the frickin MERCURY PRIZE!!!!

#dontcallhimalegend

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