The best in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music from The UK and around the world. New year, new music - plus a pause for thought about the true nature of sacrifice.

The Men With Strong Arms by The Men With Strong Arms

from the album "Sunshine Street"

We Won't Go Home Tonight by Leatherat

from the album "Snake Eyes"

Not Peace, But A Sword by Robin Mitchell

from the EP "Return"

A Beggin' I Will Go by Nigel Parry

from the album "Row Out To Your Ship Of Dreams"

Father's Footsteps by Luke Jackson

from the album "Fumes And Faith"

A Precious Place by Patsy Reid

from the album "The Brightest Path"

Towards The Sun by Calum Stewart & Heikki Bourgault

from the album "Hunter's Moon"

Drunken Sailor by Chris Ricketts

from the album "Outward Bound"

The Wicker Man by Damh The Bard

single release

Buain Ná Rainich (Fairy Love Song) by Eddi Reader

from the album "Vagabond"

Hate by Ian Roland

from the EP "Helicopter"

Babba presents The Story Behind The Song: High Germany by Isambarde Room For Company by Brillig

from the album "Comrades"

Your Time Is Now by Ralf Dee

from the album "Your Time Is Now"

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