Theme: Folk & world

Moore is one of Ireland's leading solo artists, mixing traditional song with contemporary social and political commentary.

Moore is one of Ireland's leading solo artists, mixing traditional song with contemporary social and political commentary.

A little bit of politics and a lot of wit from the perennially likeable Irish folk rock singer-songwriter.

Fairport Convention has been entertaining music lovers for over half a century. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes. But one thing has remained the same...

Veteran folk group whose current line-up features founding member Simon Nicol with Gerry Conway, Chris Leslie, Dave Pegg and Ric Sanders.

Solo artist from Wolverhampton whose folk/blues influenced sound can be heard on albums Passing Stranger and Elsewhere, the latter of which featured a duet with Robert Plant.

Brilliant mix of English tradition and American music from the virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist and singer, a former BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year.

One of Nashville's best singer-songwriters, Picott performs laments to lost love and some good old down and dirty rock'n'roll.

A little bit of politics and a lot of wit from the perennially likeable Irish folk rock singer-songwriter.

One of Nashville's best singer-songwriters, Picott performs laments to lost love and some good old down and dirty rock'n'roll.

Sharp, often devastating emotional observation leavened with a dose of humour from the Louisiana-born songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player.

One of Nashville's best singer-songwriters, Picott performs laments to lost love and some good old down and dirty rock'n'roll.