Folk Music

Sam Lee photographed in London, September 2010. Photo Rick Pushinsky

Spot The London Locations In New Folk Music Video

London is the backdrop to Sam Lee’s atmospheric film for ‘Good Bye My Darling’.

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Top 10 London Christmas Concerts 2012

Carols and seasonal classical, jazz and folk events to get you in the mood.

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Londonist Out Loud: A Podcast About London, 23 November 2012

Mercury-nominated Sam Lee speaks to N Quentin Woolf at Dalston’s Cafe OTO.

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Folk Music London: Exploring A Thriving Scene

Londonist finds out about the artists, songs and venues for folk music in the capital.

The Most Incredible Thing: Pet Shop Boys' music with choreography by Javier De Frutos

Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 27 March – 2 April

This week’s cultural calendar is heavy on remakes and revivals… here’s our pick of the best

Sweeney Todd at the Adelphi Theatre. Photo by Geraint Lewis

Arts Ahead: What’s On In London 20-26 March

Tasty-sounding art, theatre, dance, classical and jazz events taking place this week

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Preview: An Alternative Ceilidh, ‘Reach For The Bunting!’

Who’s up for carnival recklessness and festival shamelessness at Islington Town Hall?

Lulu and the Lampshades, playing on Sunday

Preview: Halloween Music Fair @ Cecil Sharp House

A disguised sunset procession, hot cider, hog roast, revelling and bonkers folk music.

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Dance Review: Fabulous Beast ‘Rian’ @ Sadlers Wells

Wonderful music and the reinvention of folk dance inspires us to jig

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New Folk Night Comes To Hackney

Cocked-Ale anyone?

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Music Review: Folk Rising @ Cecil Sharp House

A traditional folk music concert starring 4 upcoming musicians.