​This sixth album by Australian folk singer Kaurna Cronin contains 10 self-composed tracks. The lyrics have a content, and it’s a hint to those who love Neil Young, Bob Dylan etc. 

​What a fantastic sextet, with only their voices and percussion.  You can here the French folktradition but at the same time you think you are part of the future.  Enchanting polyphonic compositions with influences from different continents.  A masterpiece!

​The late sixties and early seventies were a time of paradoxes. In Great Britain and Ireland, folk music became immensely popular. Although its inspiration came straight from medieval times, the new movement was filed as ‘progressive’ and ‘alternative’.  Well, a paradox is not a contradiction. First of all, the music of  previous times was seen as more pure and more authentic than the commercialised music industry. Second, these folk artists did not turn to the past as such, but to a particular past, when witches, alchemists, polytheists, non-believers and more queer folk lived a world view that was soon to be killed off and buried by the mighty, including the Church. This is the ‘pagan’ world referred to in the subtitle of this magnificent 3CD box by Cherry Red. That pagan world could easily symbolize the alternative many youngsters were then looking for.
The sixty songs of this compilation transpire this alternative from the first to the last note: acoustic instruments, traditional vocals, pagan-inspired lyrics, ancient melodies, small compounds or solo artists … Considering the time of release (1965-1975), we are also treated to some psychedelia and plugged instruments, but these do not alter the overall feel.
Cherry Red presents a number of famous names which are firmly (Steeleye Span, Fairport) or loosely (Curved Air) linked to that folk revival, but wisely stresses a few dozen artists and groups whose contributions were essential though chances are you may never have heard of them. After all, this was an alternative movement.
This Cherry Red compilation is presented as a 3cd box set with the usual informative 40 page-booklet.
In ‘Rock On’, Radio 68 www.radio68.be plays choice tracks on Wednesdays 02 and 16 December from11 a.m. till 11 p.m.

​Three years of writing songs in London shall give Rasmus Blomqvist not only flowers from Columbia Market but also spread wings to a big stage.  Beautiful album!

​Ordinary Folks paints the hard live of people, the darker side of life indeed.  Nice to have The Pawn Shop Saints to confront us with this reality, gathered together around the campfire.

​What a beautiful sweet voice she has.  Jenny’s songs ask for the repeat button…I can’t get enough.  She is a great folk musician. Recommended indeed!

​Handkerchief could be the Flemisch equivalent of the British cabaret band The Tiger Lillies.  The skills, the lyrics, the melodies…all ingredients for irresistable music.

​Short but strong album from Rich Krueger. Nine songs of the past to convince his songwriting skills, with only voice and guitar. Recommended!

Scott Cook travels the world with his troubadour songs and places the finger on the wound.  Are you willing to change?

​An album to cuddle.  Strong poetic songs soaked in traditional  (Scottish) folk, with dreamy  and psychedelic elements, just like the folk scene in the sixties.

​Scott toured first through Europe with the message "Not My President" on his guitar strap.
A political statement with a real message. And that now also translates into these eight songs. Mickelson does not mince words and syringe unsalted his opinion. An opinion that we gladly share. His roots inspired voice and the tight backing are a constant in the song list. Rock and folk inspired songs, some bluegrass and even some Irish tunes. So, highly recommended release…!

​Third album from this American mandolin player, where he adds a modern touch to the folksongs.  Living in France gives him the freedom to explore not only the French language but also his own life.

You’re not gonna laugh with this folk album, but you will certainly be touched by the emotional load in the songs.

​Extremely beautiful folkalbum.  Hearttaking and heartbreaking songs, timeless and effortless.  Just lovely!!

​The songs on the album "Portraits" are a retrospective collection of songs from Ben's first three albums "Lincoln's Man", "Land Of The Shadows" and "What We Lost". Albums registered in the period between 2005 and 2012. Unfortunately they were never officially released in Europe. They are also three records that scored particularly well in the folk-based singer-songwriter, roots-related charts. Bedford is a songwriter in the tradition of musical icons such as Bill Morrissey and Woody Guthrie

Lost in heaps of shit…the excellent album ‘Breakdown On 20th Avenue South’  from folk/americana musicians Buddy & Julie Miller as a duo.  One of the best releases of 2019 and out on New West Records.  Do me a favor and listen, you won’t be disappointed.

​Based in Toronto, with indigenous roots,  Julian Taylor gives the listener a wonderful feeling of hope and familiarity.  Soulful folksongs right to the heart.

​No more words, only deeds.  Listen to John’s emotional and well balanced songs. We definitely gonna miss him.  Recommended!

​A bloody good singer-songwriter and a real storyteller.  American Folk with a lot of British influences. Love it!

​Nels Andrews’ stories seem to be more important than his music.  However, drift away on the Irish tunes of Nuala Kennedy and the landscape lyrics of Nels.

​Grant Dermody is from Seattle, but traveled to Louisiana to record this record. There he entered the studio with producer / guitarist Dirk Powell, with whom he also composed for his 2015 album 'Sun Might Shine On Me'. The duo Dermody / Poweel is joined by the rhythm section with drummer Jamie Dick, bassist Jason Sypher and his there are guest appearances by accordionist and washboard virtuoso Corey Ledet and Rhiannon Giddens. The sound embraces a lot of Zydeco and Canjun, just like a lot of downhome harp blues. Brilliant release ..!

​After the previous ‘Thistle & Thorn’ album I taught it would be difficult to improve.  But, how wrong could I be.  Lovely enchanting songs on his new birth ‘The Embers’. Strongly  Recommended!

​Jeffrey Foucault uses daily live for the most intense inspiration. Masterly transformed into melancholic songs. Great American folk.

​A fine voice, a lot of charm, full of intimate emotion.  A singer-songwriter pur-sang.