July 2023 – Page 2 – Americana UK

Video Premiere: Jacob Aranda “Strangers in a Field”

July 31, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

We’re pleased to premiere the absorbing new song from Bay Area singer-songwriter Jacob Aranda. ‘Strangers in a Field’ is a lyrically-powerful song of familial alienation and isolation. Aranda’s low, sonorous voice, lifted by haunting backing vocals, […]

Something for the weekend: Joy Oladokun “Taking Things for Granted”

July 28, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader and we leave you with an artist we’ve covered occasionally here on AUK in the past following her nomination for an Americana Music Award in the […]

View from Across La Manche #16 – From Our Own Correspondent

July 28, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

Please don’t let me be misunderstood. This time around I find myself thinking about inclusivity and its importance in any society. As an immigrant, you inevitably wonder just how well you fit into your adopted society. […]

The Wandering Hearts announce UK dates for 2024

July 28, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

British folk and Americana group The Wandering Hearts have announced a UK tour for Spring 2024. The harmony-packed trio set sail from Edinburgh on March 26th winding their way around the four nations until they hit […]

Classic Clips: The Punch Brothers, Watchhouse and Sarah Jarosz play ‘Wildfire’ at the Green Mountain Bluegrass Festival 2022

July 28, 2023 FredArnold 0

The mandolin has been a favourite instrument of mine since I first heard Chris Hillman play with The Hillmen at the beginning of the 60s. The Telluride Bluegrass Festival has always been a happy hunting ground […]