Filkin's Drift
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Filkin's Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation.
Filkin's Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation.
Their 870 mile foot-powered-tour, described as committed and fascinating by BBC 6 Music's Cerys Matthews, has recently propelled them into the spotlight.
This radical approach to sustainable touring has earned the duo global attention from major news outlets including BBC News, Billboard, The i, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Company, and The Times.The debut album from Filkin's Drift captures the essence of their 870 mile walk, weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences (Songlines).
Their compositions are sophisticated, yet rooted in tradition.
From delicate Welsh folk-songs to traditional English dance tunes, the pair blend fiddle and guitar with their gorgeous close vocal harmonies (Folk Radio UK).
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Heath Street Baptist Church
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