In this classic episode of Folk on Foot, @caradillonsings.bsky.social and her husband and collaborator Sam Lakeman show Matthew around Dungiven in Northern Ireland, where Cara grew up. It's a fascinating episode, filled with songs and stories. 🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/4bf703

Rob Cowen’s evocative description of the Thornborough Henges, re-imagined by the artist Imogen Taylor in this lovely animation. Find out more in our latest episode here: pod.fo/e/44c958 @robcowen.bsky.social @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social

🍺 On our walk with @robcowen.bsky.social at the Thornborough Henges, @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social recalls a close encounter with one of his favourite poets - Edward Thomas. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/44c958

Sitting in the centre of one of the ancient Thornborough Henges, @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social sings “Murmuration”. It’s one of many highlights of our walk with Johnny and award winning author, @robcowen.bsky.social. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/44c958

On our walk with @robcowen.bsky.social at the ancient Thornborough Henges in Yorkshire, @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social conjures “The Ghost of O’Donahue”. 👻🎶 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/44c958

⭕ Why are the Thornborough Henges in Yorkshire so special? @robcowen.bsky.social explains as we walk with him and @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social in our new episode, out now. 🎧Listen at pod.fo/e/44c958

🍺 @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social's close encounter with the poet Edward Thomas, re-imagined in this lovely animation by artist Imogen Taylor. 🎧 Find out more in our new episode: pod.fo/e/44c958

🆕 New episode out now. Join us on a journey back to Neolithic times, as the award-winning author @robcowen.bsky.social and his friend, the actor and singer @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social, walk, talk, sing and play at the ancient Thornborough Henges in Yorkshire. 🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/44c958

Shedding a tear into the washing up comes Teddy Thompson. His album “Never Be The Same” has entered the Official Folk Albums Chart at number 11. ▶️ Watch the full Chart Show here: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE

Talented Scottish fiddle player Ryan Young’s album “In The Quiet After” is a new entry in the Official Folk Albums Chart at #33. ▶️ Watch the full Chart Show here: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE @ryanyoungfiddle.bsky.social

Frankie Archer’s electrifying debut album is a new entry at #8 in this month’s Official Folk Albums Chart. ▶️ Watch the full show here: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE

The highest new entry in this month's Official Folk Albums Chart comes from four-piece folk-pop band, Tide Lines. Their album "10" marks the band’s 10th anniversary. Watch the Chart Show to hear them play the rousing track, "Homeward Bound". Watch now: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

We're into the top 10 now, and at #8 it's the ever-inventive Frankie Archer with her debut album, "The Dance of Death". Tune into the Chart Show to hear Frankie's unique version of traditional song, "The Unquiet Grave". Watch now: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

Now, it's time for a taster of the next episode of Folk on Foot, featuring Rob Cowen and Johnny Flynn. The episode is out on Friday 17th July, but you can get a taster right now on this month's Chart Show. Watch here: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

At #11 in this month's chart, it's Teddy Thompson with "Never Be The Same". Tune into the Chart Show to hear Teddy's track, "So This Is Heartache" - whilst he does the washing up! Watch now - youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

New to the chart at #27, it's Karine Polwart & Pippa Murphy with "Windblown" - a fascinating album inspired by the felling of the Sabal palm tree at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. Watch the show to find out more: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

Also new to the chart this month, at #32 it's @lauracannellmusic.bsky.social with "Live at Cafe Oto 25/4/25". Tune into the Chart Show now to hear Laura playing "Dagian Duske", inspired by dawn and dusk in Norfolk. Watch here: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

Lots of new entries this month, and at #33 it's the incredible fiddle player @ryanyoungfiddle.bsky.social with "In the Quiet After". Watch the Chart Show now to hear Ryan performing with the wonderful Canadian musician, Alanna Jenish. youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

At #34, it's Clementine Lovell with "Permutations". Watch the Chart Show to hear the haunting track, "True Thomas" - complete with striking visuals by Marry Waterson. Watch now: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

First up, at #35 in this month's chart, it's Adam Ross with "Bring on the Apathy". Tune into the Chart Show to see the quirky video for Adam's track, "Berkeley Street". Bring on the apathy - and also the chips 🍟 Watch now: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

It's almost time! Join us on YouTube for the Official Folk Albums Chart Show, featuring Frankie Archer, Karine Polwart and Pippa Murphy, Teddy Thompson, Adam Ross, Clementine Lovell, Tide Lines, Ryan Young and Laura Cannell. ▶️ Watch from 7pm BST: youtu.be/oUud4tKckAE?...

This month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show features music from Frankie Archer, Karine Polwart & Pippa Murphy, Teddy Thompson, Adam Ross, Clementine Lovell, Tide Lines, @ryanyoungfiddle.bsky.social and @lauracannellmusic.bsky.social. ▶️ Watch on YouTube from 7pm BST: www.youtube.com/@FolkOnFoot

Walk with @jonboden.bsky.social through the Loxley Valley, following the river to the abandoned factory that inspired the world of his Floodplain Trilogy in this classic episode from October 2018. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/43c0c0

🦁 On a walk around East Belfast, Joshua Burnside and Matthew Bannister end up in CS Lewis Square, chatting in the shadow of a giant sculpture of Aslan the Lion. 🎧 Find out more when you listen to the episode: pod.fo/e/4345de

In our new episode, Joshua Burnside performs the powerful title track of his album “It’s Not Going To Be Ok” - summing up the feelings many of us have about the pressures of modern life. 🎧 Listen to the episode: pod.fo/e/4345de

In our new episode - out now - Joshua Burnside tells how writing songs helped him to cope with his grief, when his friend Dean Jendoubi died of a drugs overdose. 🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/4345de

🆕 New episode out now: Joshua Burnside walking, talking and singing near his home in East Belfast - and telling the sad story behind his latest album. 🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/4345de

The Indoor Festival of Folk is back! Join @themagpiearc.bsky.social at Wiltshire Music Centre on 28th November for a jam-packed day with Martin Barre and Alex Hart, Chris Wood, Edgelarks and Ellie Gowers. Find out more: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/event/indoor...

New in the Official Folk Albums Chart at #12, it’s @chrisbrainmusic.bsky.social with “Red Sun Rising”. ▶️ Watch the whole show here: youtu.be/XUyZzqyH8fM

New in the Official Folk Albums Chart is Anna McLuckie, who’s chosen an unusual time to celebrate the joys of frosts in Spring. ▶️ Watch the whole show here: youtu.be/XUyZzqyH8fM