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FOLK BRITANNIA | BARBICAN CONCERTS
Thursday 2 February - Saturday 4 February 2006
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As part of Folk Britannia, the Barbican in London is staging three themed concerts in early February, the first two of which will be screened on BBC Four later in the month.
From legendary names who have shaped British folk over the last 40 years, to acid-folk hipsters currently in vogue, these shows provide an idiosyncratic snapshot of British folk music in the 21st century.
WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON?
Thursday 2 February; televised Friday 24 February
Hosted and curated by Billy Bragg this concert focuses on songs of social engagement and commentary. Special guests include English folk legend Martin Carthy and Scottish stalwart Dick Gaughan, Maggie Holland and singer-songwriter Robb Johnson. More guests to be confirmed.
 Concert Details
Video Clips
DAUGHTERS OF ALBION
Friday 3 February
Bringing together some of England's finest female folk artists and contemporary singer-songwriters. Artists, who will be accompanied by an acoustic ensemble led and arranged by Kate St John, include June Tabor, Norma Waterson, Eliza Carthy, Kathryn Williams, Sheila Chandra and ex-Lamb vocalist Lou Rhodes.
Concert details (Barbican website)
INTO THE MYSTIC
Saturday 4 February
The final night celebrates the current resurgence of interest in the psychedelic, mystical, neo-folk of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Artists confirmed so far include legendary guitarist and Pentangle mainstay Bert Jansch, ex-Incredible String Band's Mike Heron, rising stars King Creosote and Adem, and the wonderful Vashti Bunyan.
Concert details (Barbican website)
Folk Britannia Homepage
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