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Martin Carthy debut re-issued on LP

2023-12-08T11:59:56+00:00

In the early 1960s, the approach Martin Carthy took to folk music was nothing short of revolutionary, albeit a relatively quiet revolution befitting of his humble nature. You wouldn’t find Carthy’s music clambering up the singles charts; his was not [...]

Martin Carthy debut re-issued on LP2023-12-08T11:59:56+00:00

Sea Song Sessions – On Tour In September

2023-07-14T13:47:27+00:00

‘Sea Song Sessions’ is a collection of British maritime folk songs and sea shanties, performed Jon Boden, Seth Lakeman, Ben Nicholls, Emily Portman & Jack Rutter. The artists celebrated the release of the album of the same name in September 2022 with [...]

Sea Song Sessions – On Tour In September2023-07-14T13:47:27+00:00

Martin Simpson / Thomm Jutz – Nothing But Green Willow

2023-10-03T10:40:48+00:00

Martin Simpson and Thomm Jutz have announced their new collaborative album, ‘Nothing But Green Willow : The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry,’ out September 29th on Topic Records. “These are mysterious songs - that’s what sets them apart from [...]

Martin Simpson / Thomm Jutz – Nothing But Green Willow2023-10-03T10:40:48+00:00

Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay – the new album

2023-06-29T11:19:06+00:00

We're thrilled to be releasing Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay, the self-titled second album from two of the UK folk scene's finest guitarists, which will be available from 26 May. Jim Ghedi and Toby Hay are both prolific, praised and [...]

Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay – the new album2023-06-29T11:19:06+00:00

The Watersons – Frost And Fire (vinyl reissue)

2022-10-28T08:30:25+00:00

Originally released on Topic in 1965, ‘Frost And Fire : A Calendar Of Ritual And Magical Songs’ was the debut album by The Watersons, a fledgling folk group from Hull, Yorkshire. Comprised of Norma, Mike, and Lal (Elaine) Waterson, with [...]

The Watersons – Frost And Fire (vinyl reissue)2022-10-28T08:30:25+00:00

Sea Song Sessions

2023-07-14T13:13:17+00:00

‘Sea Song Sessions’ is a collection of British maritime folk songs and sea shanties, performed by a collective of some of British folk music’s leading lights: Jon Boden, Seth Lakeman, Ben Nicholls, Emily Portman & Jack Rutter. The concept for [...]

Sea Song Sessions2023-07-14T13:13:17+00:00

Angeline Morrison – The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience

2022-11-30T14:14:12+00:00

The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience is the upcoming record by Cornwall-based folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Angeline Morrison. Produced by Eliza Carthy and featuring some of her beautiful, soaring string arrangements, The Sorrow Songs was [...]

Angeline Morrison – The Sorrow Songs: Folk Songs of Black British Experience2022-11-30T14:14:12+00:00

Norma Waterson, 1939 – 2022

2022-01-31T17:11:07+00:00

We’re deeply saddened to hear news of the passing of Norma Waterson. Norma was an integral part of our family, a leading light of British folk music, a voice like no other. Whether it be as part of The Watersons, (alongside brother, [...]

Norma Waterson, 1939 – 20222022-01-31T17:11:07+00:00

Eliza Carthy announced as EFDSS’s next President

2021-12-21T16:12:05+00:00

Congratulations to Eliza Carthy MBE, who has been announced as the next President of The English Folk Dance and Song Society. Having previously been the Vice-President since 2008, she takes over from Shirley Collins MBE and will be only the fifth President [...]

Eliza Carthy announced as EFDSS’s next President2021-12-21T16:12:05+00:00

Topic signs Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

2021-10-22T14:19:55+00:00

We’re delighted to welcome Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage into the Topic Records fold. On signing with Topic, Hannah and Ben said "We're so excited to be joining the Topic Records family. Their catalogue has been in our ears for most of [...]

Topic signs Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage2021-10-22T14:19:55+00:00

Songs of Defiance: Music of Chechnya and the North Caucasus

2021-10-18T10:42:06+00:00

The small but troubled Republic of Chechnya is a member of the Russian Federation, located in the North Caucasus Mountains between the Black and Caspian Seas. With a population of a little more than one million, it’s fierce fight for [...]

Songs of Defiance: Music of Chechnya and the North Caucasus2021-10-18T10:42:06+00:00
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