Posted by Folkroom on September 1, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Nobody really knows what folk music is. Some people – the purists – will tell you that it’s songs that have been passed down orally from generation to generation. There are some folk clubs in the UK that stick so strictly to this idea that they present acts with extensive lists of pre-approved tracks. Lists that literally define which songs are (and which songs are not) folk songs. But what can this version of folk music offer... Read More
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Posted by Folkroom on May 5, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Today marks the beginning of our one-month countdown to Home Farm Festival 10, and we’re getting more and more excited. In fact, to celebrate, let’s announce the rest of our line-up for the Folkroom Stage!
The big line-up news today is that Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker will be making their debut Home Farm performance for us on Saturday 6th June! Fresh off the back of their Best Duo win at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Ben and Josienne... Read More
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Posted by Folkroom on April 10, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Daniel Duke at last year’s festival.
For the third year running, Folkroom Records will be taking charge of their very own stage at Somerset’s Home Farm Festival, and we’ve just announced the first wave of artists confirmed to perform over the course of the three day event!
This year’s festival will run from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June, and marks the 10th anniversary of the festival, which seeks to raise money to send school... Read More
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Posted by Folkroom on January 21, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Folkroom is ecstatic to announce the release of our long-awaited compilation album, Anthology Three! The Anthology series has been a vital part of Folkroom’s output since we debuted as a label with ‘Anthology One’ way back in 2011. Our new record is out now on digital and, for the first time, available on CD from February 2nd.
As ever, this Anthology record is a snapshot of the artists working in and around our little label.... Read More
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