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NEW RELEASES - MARCH 2008
A selection of new releases from the folk, roots and acoustic music scene.
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JACKIE OATES: THE VIOLET HOUR
Chudleigh Roots CR002 | Artist website
Wistful, reflective Englishness prevails on this mature second album of both trad songs and new material full of musical depth and sensitivity.
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ROSS AINSLIE & JARLATH HENDERSON: PARTNERS IN CRIME
Vertical Records VERTCD085 | Artist MySpace
Mighty playing from two young pipers (border and uilleann) on tunes (many original) which fly, groove and seduce. Top guests add strings, keys and percussion.
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CAPERCAILLIE: ROSES AND TEARS
Vertical VERTCD084 | Artist website
Matheson's sublime voice on newly-sourced Gaelic songs, Donald Shaw compositions, another great John Martyn cover; musically, the unmistakeable, uplifting ultimate in mellow, funky grooves.
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YOUNG COPPERS: PASSING OUT
Coppersongs (No Cat No) | Artist website
The beautiful old songs of the Copper Family pass to the seventh singing generation: Bob Copper's six grandchildren take up the precious legacy with obvious love and enjoyment.
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ENTER THE HAGGIS: SOAPBOX HEROES
UFO UFO1006 | Artist website
Highland grunge to tearjerkers, this quintet can do the lot, with bags of harmony, melody and rhythm. Think Canuck Oysterband with Celt-rock overtones and prepare to boogie.
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BENJI KIRKPATRICK: BOOMERANG
Navigator 2 | Artist website
Confrontation and confession, myth and hard reality in these punchy original songs with soulful vocals and superb string-driven music. Vital solo performer alert!
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MARY McPARTLAN: PETTICOAT LOOSE
Mac P Productions MCPRCD002 | Artist website
A distinctive voice, a fine clutch of story-songs old and new, and accompaniment from the cream of Irish musicians in the Co. Leitrim singer's second album.
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KARINE POLWART: THIS EARTHLY SPELL
Hegri Music HEGRICD04 | Artist website
Pared-down settings for these 10 original songs give Polwart's compelling work and voice even more impact; connected, ambitious, thought-provoking, beautiful music.
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CELTIC FIDDLE FESTIVAL: ÉQUINOXE
Loftus Music LM003 | Online info
Fabulous Breton & Québécois sounds characterise the music of the great 3-fiddle + guitar quartet now that André Brunet is well embedded. Celtic music comes no better.
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THREE DAFT MONKEYS: SOCIAL VERTIGO
Three Daft Monkeys 3DM6 | Artist website
The Cornish trio's star is rising with this new CD of funky global nu-folk. Lyrics for listening, music for dancing in an upbeat kaleidoscope of Balkan, Gypsy, Latino, ska and trad influences.
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Folk & Acoustic
