STEVE JOHNSON relishes the inspirational nature of an event which combined great songs with historical narrative

STEVE JOHNSON speaks to JIM MORAY about an album that marks 25 years since his first

New releases from Claire Vine, Amy Leach and Alasdair Paul, Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow

STEVE JOHNSON recommends an exceptional album that explores the narrative folk tradition often with a strong political message

STEVE JOHNSON speaks to ANGUS REID about his new film — free to watch for Morning Star readers — that documents Cuba’s revolutionary new family code

New releases from The Thumping Tommys, Dan O’Farrell and The Difference Engine, and Sean Taylor

STEVE JOHNSON picks his favourites from the many memorable albums of the year, and one stunning new festival

STEVE JOHNSON salutes the mellifluous tones and clear-minded political message of a uniquely relevant Birmingham-born singer-songwriter

STEVE JOHNSON relishes a celebration of the commonality of folk music and its links with the struggles of working people the world over

STEVE JOHNSON recommends a protest album with a harder edge than many in the genre

STEVE JOHNSON speaks to DJ and singer/songwriter Mark Radcliffe