MOLLY DRAKE ~ The Tide’s Magnificence FLED 3105
In partnership with Bryter Music we are very pleased to announce the publication of The Tide’s Magnificence – the complete poems and songs of Molly Drake. The Tide’s Magnificence comes as a full colour 196 page hard-back case-bound and stitched book printed on contrasting paper stock with printed page edges. The book contains 79 poems […]
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 […]
The YOUNG TRADITION : Oberlin 1968
Fledg’ling will release a previously unheard live recording of the mighty YOUNG TRADITION – Oberlin 1968 – on 30th September 2013. The live reputation of the mighty Young Tradition lives long in the memories of all who heard them during their brief career. Live recordings were thought not to exist until, 45 years later, an […]
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 […]
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 […]