John Tams

John Tams is one of our finest musicians and singers and one of our greatest songwriters. His contribution to the idiom is unique. John Tams’ ongoing projects do much to illuminate an increasingly vibrant tradition. Without his endeavours, the light of political song would not burn nearly so bright.

John Tams – Unity

david2019-10-28T13:03:39+00:00

John Tams' debut Topic album, Unity is a collection of great beauty and emotional depth. Collaboration has always been central to his work and although a solo record, this release is no exception. Keith Angel, Andy Seward and Barry Coope, (of Coope, [...]

John Tams – Unitydavid2019-10-28T13:03:39+00:00

John Tams – Home

david2019-11-01T17:16:55+00:00

Home is the follow-up to John Tams' award-winning Unity and reasserts the claim that there is no greater writer of English songs on the current folk scene. John Tams' writing and performance grows with each new project and he and the band [...]

John Tams – Homedavid2019-11-01T17:16:55+00:00

Ashley Hutchings & Various Artists – Street Cries

david2019-11-05T15:39:31+00:00

A collection of dark traditional songs reset in the present day by Ashley Hutchings. Sung by Coope, Boyes & Simpson, Steve Knightley, Cara Dillon, Dick Gaughan, Helen Watson, Vin Garbutt, Judy Dunlop, Dave Burland, Kathryn Roberts with Equation, John Tams, June Tabor, [...]

Ashley Hutchings & Various Artists – Street Criesdavid2019-11-05T15:39:31+00:00

John Tams – The Reckoning

david2019-11-07T15:53:22+00:00

John Tams is one of our finest musicians and singers and one of our greatest songwriters. He can sing traditional material wonderfully and, at the same time, has written some of our best songs ever. Harry Stone, otherwise known as Hearts of [...]

John Tams – The Reckoningdavid2019-11-07T15:53:22+00:00