Music: Rickie Lee Jones

Having released her new ‘American Songbook’ album Pieces of Treasure, it is a perfect time to reflect on the career (so far) of one of America’s best singer-songwriters. 01 July 2023 | James Porteous | Clipper Media News You may […]

The Tragic and Unusual Life of Folk Singer Karen Dalton

In a new documentary, the underrated singer’s life of depression, addiction and poverty is told while her incredible talents are celebrated Photo: Karen Dalton in 1971. ‘She used her voice like an instrument,.’ Photograph: Christian Rose/Fastimage 27 September 2021 | Jim […]

Frightened Rabbit announce book of Scott Hutchison’s lyrics and artwork

“Immerse yourself in the world Scott created by opening not only his heart but his whole soul to the world” Photo: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – AUGUST 26: Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit performs at Bellahouston Park on August 26, 2016 in […]

Obituary: Tom T. Hall, Singer-songwriter (85)

Photo: FILE – In this Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012 file photo, Tom T. Hall accepts the Icon Award at the 60th Annual BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Singer-songwriter Tom T. Hall, who composed “Harper Valley P.T.A.” and sang about […]

Nanci Griffith: a folk singer committed to the genre as much as activism

Photo: Nanci Griffith in 2011. Photograph: Stephanie Paschal/REX/Shutterstock Nanci Griffith’s career and activism lived just below the radar for most people, but she and others have consistently proven that it is possible to fundamentally change hearts and minds without mainstream support. […]