Album of the Month: Kate Rusby's 20

Colin Randall writes: our new Album of the Month feature is intended to highlight records that may be new but are as likely to be old. They just need to be special. My own collection, split between two countries, runs... Read more →


The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem: Uncovering the bedrock

Bill Taylor writes: Can’t see the wood for the trees? For the longest time, I couldn’t see the wool for the sweaters… Those chunky off-white Aran jumpers that became their trademark, and which my mother – “why can’t you dress... Read more →


Marianne Faithfull: the great survivor

Andrew Curry writes: Marianne Faithfull, who died last week, was best known for being one of the faces of the ‘60s, and perhaps also for her outstanding post-punk record Broken English, but she also had a lifelong relationship with folk... Read more →


Artist of the Month: Bob Copper, bluesman as well as folk legend

Colin Randall writes: from March last year until the end of 2024, Salut! Live and/or its Facebook group had a regular Artist of the Week feature. With so many fine singers, duos and groups to choose from, the series barely... Read more →


Ashley Hutchings, acclaimed by Dylan as a colossus of folk-rock, is 80

Colin Randall writes: Ashley Hutchings, a pivotal figure of folk-rock, has joined folk's growing band of 80somethings. Six decades of inspiring and often innovative endeavour has brought him widespread recognition includin multiple awards. A celebratory concert is planned for April... Read more →