Is there any new British folk music?

jackhammer · 11-23-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 4ZZZ

I have been listening. Impressive.

I managed to get the soundtrack that she did along with John McCusker for the film 'Heartlands' today. Fantastic piece of British Folk.

Sneer · 03-05-2009, 08:35 PM

If anybody has some really good british folk albums i'd be interested in listening to them. I love folk but i accept most of my taste in the field emanates from either the mid-60s to early 70s or contemporary American efforts. I've overlooked my own backyard.

4ZZZ · 03-06-2009, 12:10 AM

Stu. Explore this site. Time Has Told Me. Not just British but there is plenty there that may interest you and others. For example I have been listening to The Copper Family and find it fascinating.

~~julesg~~ · 09-04-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

..I am sure there is great Folk out there but it does'nt get enough exposure these days..... I do like some Folk music and I would love to hear some new names but maybe i'm just not looking hard enough and am as guilty as the mainstream?

I think you're right. and there just isn't such a market for it these days, especially with younger listeners. but there are still some awesome folk (folk/rock) artists out there, they just need a bit more exposure. I saw some awesome folk acts t the acoustic stage at Glastonbury this year.

Have a listen to this guy, Jon Allen.. (myspace.com/jonallenmusic)

03-05-2009, 08:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	If anybody has some really good british folk albums i'd be interested in listening to them. I love folk but i accept most of my taste in the field emanates from either the mid-60s to early 70s or contemporary American efforts. I've overlooked my own backyard. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

03-06-2009, 12:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
4ZZZ Forever young Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 608	Stu. Explore this site. Time Has Told Me. Not just British but there is plenty there that may interest you and others. For example I have been listening to The Copper Family and find it fascinating. __________________ Terra Music Est Non A Vitium.