Classic early Fledg’ling albums from Christine Collister and Helen Watson to be re-issued.
Here in the Fledg’ling archive we are very excited to announce the reissue of some wonderful albums from our early catalogue. In the late 1990s Fledg’ling was fortunate to make some mesmerising recordings with two great friends and absolutely magical singers – Christine Collister and Helen Watson.On August 24th 2018 we will release a pair […]
MARTIN SIMPSON & DOM FLEMONS ~ Ever Popular Favourites
Two master musicians – MARTIN SIMPSON & DOM FLEMONS – have united to explore how folk songs travelled from England to North America and vice versa, changing shape as they journeyed. Ever Popular Favourites – Twelve scintillating, exuberant and emotional performances were recorded by award-winning engineer Andy Bell during the duo’s sell-out Autumn 2015 tour. […]
ANNE BRIGGS ~ Four Songs WING 1006
It is very well-documented and easily understood that Anne Briggs’ relatively brief recording career has had a continuing influence on succeeding generations of folk singers and the wider musical world. Christy Moore, June Tabor, Eliza Carthy and Kate Rusby have all spoken of her influence on their own singing. As recently as 2009 The Decemberists […]
Two modern classics from JOHN SURMAN
Here at Fledg’ling we are very proud to be reissuing re-mastered editions of two classic early ‘seventies albums from JOHN SURMAN. Originally released in 1972, Westering Home, is a remarkable solo album by the great British saxophonist John Surman. He plays everything on the record, drawing together many of the threads of his earlier recordings […]
SHIRLEY COLLINS ~ All In The Downs souvenir programme
We have a few copies of the limited edition souvenir programme for All in the Downs the celebration of Shirley Collins‘ 80th birthday. Beautifully printed in full colour on fine paper with four panel cover. The 44 page book includes an essay by Shirley’s dear friend David Tibet, full details of the celebration concert and […]
ANNE BRIGGS ~ Four Songs WING 1006
It is very well-documented and easily understood that Anne Briggs’ relatively brief recording career has had a continuing influence on succeeding generations of folk singers and the wider musical world. Christy Moore, June Tabor, Eliza Carthy and Kate Rusby have all spoken of her influence on their own singing. As recently as 2009 The Decemberists […]
Two modern classics from JOHN SURMAN
Here at Fledg’ling we are very proud to be reissuing re-mastered editions of two classic early ‘seventies albums from JOHN SURMAN. Originally released in 1972, Westering Home, is a remarkable solo album by the great British saxophonist John Surman. He plays everything on the record, drawing together many of the threads of his earlier recordings […]
JOHN SURMAN ~ Westering Home FLED 3093
Originally released in 1972, Westering Home, is a remarkable solo album by the great British saxophonist John Surman. He plays everything on the record, drawing together many of the threads of his earlier recordings with the possibilities offered by new recording tecnology (and his own prodigious musicality). “I took a break from being on the […]
JULIAN DAWSON ~ Living Good FLED 3090
After twenty-two solo albums, Julian Dawson recently returned to his friend Dan Penn’s studio in Nashville for this entirely analogue recording – Living Good – a series of sonically beautiful guitar/vocal performances from Julian with a handful of well-chosen guests and spontaneous harmony vocals from the legendary producer. “a record to… bring a massive grin […]
SHIRLEY COLLINS ~ The Bonny Cuckoo WING 1003 vinyl EP
Fledg’ling Records are delighted to continue our ongoing series of Shirley Collins’ early recordings on 7” vinyl EP with the release of some previously unreleased early recordings. These four spectral, magical performances were recorded by Alan Lomax in London on 20th October 1957. Shirley sings two songs – Bonny Cuckoo and Bonny Labouring Boy – […]
PLAINSONG ~ Reinventing Richard FLED 3098
PLAINSONG – Iain Matthews, Andy Roberts & Mark Griffiths – one of our very favourite ensembles return with a new album performing the music of songwriter, author and counter-culture icon Richard Fariña. Richard Fariña (March 8, 1937 – April 30, 1966) – confidante of Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Thomas Pynchon – was tragically killed […]