Theme: Folk & world

A little bit of politics and a lot of wit from the perennially likeable Irish folk rock singer-songwriter.

Fairport Convention has been entertaining music lovers for over half a century. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes. But one thing has remained the same...

Veteran folk group whose current line-up features founding member Simon Nicol with Gerry Conway, Chris Leslie, Dave Pegg and Ric Sanders.

Solo artist from Wolverhampton whose folk/blues influenced sound can be heard on albums Passing Stranger and Elsewhere, the latter of which featured a duet with Robert Plant.

Brilliant mix of English tradition and American music from the virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist and singer, a former BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year.

One of Nashville's best singer-songwriters, Picott performs laments to lost love and some good old down and dirty rock'n'roll.

A little bit of politics and a lot of wit from the perennially likeable Irish folk rock singer-songwriter.

One of Nashville's best singer-songwriters, Picott performs laments to lost love and some good old down and dirty rock'n'roll.

Sharp, often devastating emotional observation leavened with a dose of humour from the Louisiana-born songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player.

One of Nashville's best singer-songwriters, Picott performs laments to lost love and some good old down and dirty rock'n'roll.