Altsounds — *Gorgeous debut album from the latest inheritor of her family's great musical pedigree, featuring guest appearances by Richard Thompson, Martha and Lucy Wainwright, Sean Lennon and Matt Johnson.* “I'm in it for the devastation. That's ... more info

Guardian Music — (Topic) Martin Simpson has been a guitar hero, accompanist, folk singer and songwriter – and there are reminders of all these in what is surely his most commercial recording to date. It's notable not just for his guitar and banjo playing and though... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — British folk troubadour Richard Thompson, an original member of the pivotal folk rock group Fairport Convention, one half of a more intimate duo with his now-ex-wife Linda Thompson, and a prolific solo artist, is going on an extensive North... more info

Guardian Music — Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge"I don't know if sex is allowed at Cambridge. Is it?" Thousands of fans in foldable chairs and floral headbands cheer their reply."Oh good," Richard Thompson says, before launching into Johnny's Far Away, his 2007 ode to ... more info

Guardian Music — Watch Rufus Wainwright and his father Loudon Wainwright III as they tackle a cover of Richard Thompson's Down Where The Drunkards Roll togetherguardian.co.uk/music more info

Guardian Music — May 1968: Number 28 in our series of the 50 key events in the history of world and folk musicThe catalyst for Fairports' transmutation from Dylan covers band to founders of English folk rock, Denny brought to the group a soaring voice and the riches ... more info

Guardian Music — 'Rousing orch-folk' is what we noted when we saw this lot play live. Yes, we took notes. We don't do that for just any bandHometown: London.The lineup: Ralph Pelleymounter (vocals, acoustic guitar), Josh Platman (bass), Jon Willoughby (drums), Ian Du... more info

Guardian Music — Information and lineups for the UK's best Folk and World festivalsAeonWhen: 26-28 AugustWhere: Shobrooke Park Estate, Crediton, DevonWhat: Shoestring boutique festival in a Devon park.Who: Zun Zun Egui , Jazzsteppa, Submotion Orchestra, Matthew Halsa... more info

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Guardian Music — A controversial American preacher, accused of denying the truth of eternal damnation, turns out to be a wonderful performerThe last time I had been to the Cambridge Corn Exchange it was to see Richard Thompson, so the American evangelical Rob Bell m... more info