If you haven't managed to catch Rooted and Rising yet, there's still time to see this captivating collaboration at your favourite folk festival this summer... 🎪

Learn Folk Song and Singing online with Jennifer Reid @jenniferballads.bsky.social Monday Folk Singers (Online) - Autumn Term 21 September to 30 November You will learn songs from our tutor’s extensive repertoire as well as harmonies that you can sing with others. Book now: bit.ly/4pEAvoe

Due to the current amber weather warning, the library will be closed today to ensure the wellbeing of our staff and visitors. As a heritage building without air conditioning or other cooling infrastructure, temperatures inside the library reached very high levels during the recent heatwaves.

Learn to play the Banjo at Cecil Sharp House Ed Hicks is one of the leading banjo players in the UK and a passionate advocate for people learning folk and traditional music. Book for the September term: bit.ly/4gNkEBE Photo by Rosie Reed Gold

We're Hiring! Freelance Pastoral Staff Member (London Youth Folk Ensemble) Provide pastoral care for the London Youth Folk Ensemble members while they are taking part in Sunday workshops and performances. Fee: £82.40 per rehearsal The hourly rate for any other meetings £20.60. bit.ly/3KtWdeh

Learn to play the Fiddle at Cecil Sharp House Taught by Ross Grant this course aims to introduce traditional fiddle tunes and accompaniments. The classes have a laid back and friendly approach, and allow a variety of abilities to co-exist happily. bit.ly/3TKXNwP Photo by Rosie Reed Gold

Advance Notice The Library will be closed in the week commencing Monday 3 August for work on the sound room. It will reopen on Tuesday 11 August. The Sound Room will soon house new, upgraded digitisation equipment which we will use to preserve vulnerable formats for the future.

We’re thrilled to announce the third artist on October’s Feminist Folk Club line-up: Martha Khan. Martha combines traditional song with her own compositions to create a uniquely intimate experience; expect introspective lyricism and thoughtful arrangements. Wed 7 Oct bit.ly/3SXOsSd

Last night’s Rooted and Rising premiere blew us away❤️‍🔥🪾 Here’s a glimpse of this incredible show, which you can catch at folk festivals this summer and on tour in the future 👀 Folk by the Oak 19 Jul The Sidmouth Folk Festival 4 Aug Broadstairs Folk Week 9 Aug Shrewsbury Folk Festival 30 Aug

Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 5/7): Camilo Menjura 🌳 Camilo is one of London’s most loved singer-songwriters and choir masters: this two-time LUKAS winner for Musician of Year specialises in Afro-Colombian, Afro-Peruvian and Andean Jazz.

Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 4/7): Jenn Butterworth🌳 Jenn is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading exponents of traditional folk guitar. Based in Glasgow, she's a central figure in the thriving Scottish folk music scene.

Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 3/7): Kuljit Bhamra MBE🌳 Composer, record producer, musician and educator whose main instrument is the Tabla. Best known as one of the creators of Bhangra music and for his many collaborations with musicians from different genres and cultures.

Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 2/7): Nancy Kerr🌳 Songwriter, performer and teacher Nancy is the daughter of London singer-songwriter Sandra Kerr and Northumbrian piper Ron Elliott. One of the most celebrated folk musicians of her generation, she has won 6 Folk Awards from BBC Radio 2 🎻

Meet the Rooted and Rising musicians (part 1/7): Adriano Adewale🌳 Brazilian virtuosic percussionist and composer of diverse and dynamic work, Adriano is known for his charismatic performances, exploratory approach to music, and ability to create magical soundscapes from the seemingly banal.

This July at the House 🎶 🎻 The Crossroads: La'l Tethera, Tóchar and The Beadling 🌳 Rooted and Rising with Adriano Adewale and friends ✨ Chilled Queer Ceilidh with Queer Folk 🪩 Queer Ceilidh Dance Party with Queer Folk 💃 English Country Dancing Class Find out more and book at efdss.org

Listen out on Radio 3 this Sunday (7pm) for 'King of the Beggars - the Music of Billy Waters'. Paterson Joseph explores the life of Black regency Londoner Billy Waters, who was the fascinating subject for @angelcakepie2.bsky.social's Jump Billy! gig at the House - song snippets incl. in the piece.

Due to the extreme heat, we've made the decision to cancel the English Country Dancing class on Thursday evening. We will be adding an additional session on to the end of this term: Thursday 9 July; we hope you can join us for that session!

The Vaughan Williams Memorial Library is closed on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 June, this week. Open again as usual from Thursday 25 June. We apologise for any inconvenience caused

HEISK are heading south from Scotland! Expect rich harmonies and inventive arrangements from the six-piece trad outfit 🪗 Catch them alongside Chloe Matharu at Scotland Introducing, a landmark initiative connecting Scottish-based artists with audiences across England. Thu 25 Jun bit.ly/4uMzk7H

Meet the Rooted and Rising band! This tree-inspired collection of music was developed in collaboration with performers Adriano Adewale, Kuljit Bhamra, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Jenn Butterworth, Phoebe Harty, Nancy Kerr and Camilo Menjura. Tickets start at just £5.50 Wed 8 Jul bit.ly/43Nwy6C

The countdown is on: two weeks until The Crossroads 🎶 This gig series is a new summer staple at the House, showcasing three new folk bands presenting modern takes on traditional music; this year, La'l Tethera, Tóchar and The Beadling. Wed 1 Jul bit.ly/4omlJ52

Discover the folk stars of tomorrow on our iconic stage 🌟 London Youth Folk Ensemble, Devon Youth Folk Ensemble and Fusion orchestra come together as part of our annual showcase for young musicians. Expect anything from folk music to classical music and afrobeats! Sat 27 Jun bit.ly/3QIbueU

Meet Chloe Matharu, Scottish Indian singer-songwriter and harpist and former Navigational Office who weaves her experiences into captivating songs about life at sea. Catch her alongside HEISK as part of Scotland Introducing. Thu 25 Jun bit.ly/4uMzk7H

1⃣ week to go until fiddle supergroup Sāwol take to the stage 🎻 Fi Fraser, Jess Arrowsmith, Nancy Kerr, Rosie Butler Hall and Sarah Matthews combine for an unmissable meeting of musical minds. Don't miss the chance to see these legends of the folk scene. Thu 11 Jun bit.ly/4v5Gd4n

Rooted and Rising comes to CSH for an exclusive preview. Commissioned by EFDSS and guided by Adriano Adewale, this tree-inspired music was developed with Kuljit Bhamra, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Jenn Butterworth, Phoebe Harty, Nancy Kerr and Camilo Menjura. 🎟️ from £5.50 Wed 8 Jul bit.ly/43Nwy6C

1⃣ week to go until Kate Griffin & Matchume Zango (UK and Mozambique) bring their cross cultural exploration to our iconic stage. We're welcoming warmer evenings with this mellow show bursting with vibrant sounds and world rhythms 🌞 Wed 3 May bit.ly/4aA4dph

'An infectious energy and joy that's impossible to resist' - FRUK Don't miss Good Habits, at the House next Wed 27 May. Expect a dynamic live show that electrifies audiences with a blend of folk-ish storytelling, groove-driven energy and existential optimism. Wed 27 May bit.ly/4dkZwPJ

Meet Good Habits. With vocals, cello, accordion, synths and drums at their core, they carve out a sound that’s virtuosic, cinematic and unapologetically fun – a blend of folk-ish storytelling, groove-driven energy and existential optimism. Wed 27 May bit.ly/4dkZwPJ

Our show-stopping autumn season is now on sale 🎉 Check out the full line-up and secure your tickets at efdss.org

There's HUGE line-up news coming on Monday so be sure to watch this space... 👀 Our full autumn gigs season will go live, with 30 incredible gigs and dances for you to get stuck into. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to see the line-up and secure your tickets 🔔