Folk and Roots

Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England.

Songwriter, guitarist, and the compelling frontwoman of alt folk rock band Bruise, Isobel Jane Kimberley has long been a distinctive voice on the UK music scene.

Ceci Day is an English-American singer-songwriter known for her soulful, lyric-driven compositions and distinctive blend of acoustic folk with elements of rock and country

Acoustic duo, NatalieGrace Kelsey & Steve van Niekerk, perform original music and folk songs, fusing genres and influences

Elizabeth and Jameson have created a stunning acoustic folk-roots duo, with original songs rich in emotive storytelling and a harmony-driven sound featuring guitar, violin and exquisite vocals.

An evening with two outstanding alt-folk singer songwriters

Ruth Notman is a folk singer/songwriter from Nottingham who is, most notably, known for being one of the leading ‘nu-folk revivalists’ in the late 00’s who bridged folk music into the 21st Century

“Striking vocals bring out the true poetry of Tashi’s music. Their songs and live presence are a balm for the weary ” — Aspen Daily News

Chan is an award winning Sean nos (“old style”) singer and fiddle player raised on traditional music in Ireland.

Although fundamentally folk in approach, Finn Collinson draws on elements of early music to sculpt his distinctive sound.

Owl Light Trio have deep roots in traditional music, share a passion for tunes from Ireland, the UK and Brittany

Ric Sanders has been the violinist with Fairport Convention since 1985, touring the world with them and contributing many instrumentals and arrangements which have become fixtures in their repertoire.

For one special night this winter, Dream-Folk songwriter Chris Cleverley teams up with Folk & Roots promotions, to bring his brand new Christmas E.P launch party to London’s iconic Water Rats

Ross and the Hailstones are a South East London based trio playing a blend of original and traditional material

Séamus Óg is an emerging force within the contemporary folk scene...Anna McLuckie is a Scottish singer, songwriter and Clàrsach player

Gavin Fairhall Lever are a stunning explosion of colour in the wild and unruly garden of the London folk scene

Yeden are a London-based oud and violin duo focusing on Ottoman classical repertoire as well as folk music of the surrounding region.

Pavey Ark are a fast-rising Alternative Folk band from Hull. Atmospheric vocals and strings glide over finger-picked guitar, melodic bass and complex percussion.

Elsie Franklin sings and plays acoustic country-blues, ragtime and jazz on her trusty National resonator.

An exceptional double bill featuring two acclaimed folk singer songwriters