Music, Folk & world

A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session.

An outdoor festival with the emphasis on roots music, the line-up is a melting pot of world, folk, fusion and dub reggae music with electronica, hip-hop and drum & bass thrown in for good measure, both performed live and DJed. The musical programme is complemented by cabaret, spoken word, comedy and dance. First names…

Fundraising ceilidh of traditional music and dancing.

A massive celebration of the culture of traditional music and Gaelic in the Highlands of Scotland. Among the more than 100 events planned for 2013 are concerts, guided walks, a one-day literary festival, workshops, food events and film events.

Five-day festival of African drumming and culture. As well as workshops in drumming, tuition will be given in singing, African languages, cookery and musical instruments for everyone from absolute beginners to more experienced players.

Original story songs, powerful harmonies, terrific banter, plus multi-instrumental virtuosity from the Celtic tradition.

Self-styled 'progressive patriot' and veteran political activist who is still one of the UK's finest writers of love songs.

Now in its 13th year, this local folk festival still emphasises pub sessions and fun. There are also open mic sessions, a craft fair and competitions for songwriting and the best recycled instrument. Workshops in the miners' club include accordion, songwriting, slide guitar, banjo, finger-style guitar and fiddle.

Emerging fiddle maestro.

The 25th year for this free music festival, which favours Celtic and traditional Scottish and Irish music. Slainte M'Hath, Guy Heath, Christine Bovill and Bluebelly are some of the acts offering up a selection of jazz, country, bluegrass and rock'n'roll.

'Folk flavoured sessions' from this collective led by Jed Butterworth.

An informal celebration of the national bard's birthday.

Latino-ska-funk hoedown from this Melbourne six-piece. Look, no guitars!

Powerful folk-rock with evocative vocals and rich arrangements from the ex-Runrig star.

Opening with a family ceilidh on the Friday evening, the weekend proceeds with a selection of workshops, sessions, open stage, family events and concerts, run by a folk club that's been in existence now for over 50 years.

Five-time San Diego Music Award winner, Selis blends country, blues, folk, R&B and rock.

Country folk singer/songwriter born in Washington DC and based in Austin, Texas, who cut his teeth busking in Ireland.

Russian, classical and gypsy folk melodies from violinist Lev Atlas.

Indian and Scottish music on guitar, cello and sax.

Singer Dinning (ex-Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies) joins forces with Borders guitarist/singer Speirs.

A blend of indie, folk, funk and alt.country from Borders-based award-winning songstress Polwart.

Much loved local musicians playing traditional Scottish to soul and R&B.

Acoustic pop, jazz and original compositions on piano, guitar and voice.