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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fledg’ling has 3 exclusive releases planned for Record Store Day on Saturday April 22nd. The tenth annual celebration of independent record shops and vinyl record collecting is sure to see lots exclusive re-issues and new releases – the perfect reason to visit your local independent record shop. SHIRLEY COLLINS ~ Shirley Sings Irish At the […]
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 […]
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. […]
JOHN KIRKPATRICK was awarded Musician of the Year 2010 at the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards on Monday February 1st at a ceremony in London. ‘Not before time’ was the opinion of many who attended the award ceremony. Congratulations, John. More details can be found at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/events/folk-awards-2010
Many years ago, singer Iain Matthews agreed to be interviewed for the Hokey Pokey newsletter. With great kindness he answered all the questions from the cub reporter, effecting not to be disappointed by the reporter’s repetition of the same old questions. Hokey Pokey eventually led, in a round about fashion, to the Fledg’ling label. You […]
Hip Hip Hooray! At the Lowry in Salford on Wednesday February 9th HOME SERVICE won the coveted BEST LIVE ACT 2012 at the BBC Radio 2 Folk awards. photograph by Peter Stevens
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 […]
The very wonderul Christine Collister and Fledg’ling Records have been collaborating on musical projects for three decades now! As you might imagine Fledg’ling is immensely proud to announce the release of Christine’s latest project ~ Children of the Sea. Christine Collister has created a beautiful suite of nine new songs based on traditional stories from […]
Following the acclaimed release of From Granmaw and Me in April 2018, Fledg’ling Records, in partnership with the Estate of Hedy West, are very proud to present Untitled – another wonderful and important previously unreleased album from the late Hedy West. Hedy West, one of the finest folk singers of her generation, was born in […]
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 […]
A great deal of excitement is building up around a superb new Fledg’ling release – PANIC GRASS & FEVER FEW – the debut album from IAN KING. Unusually Ian King was the subject of a fRoots magazine cover story some eight months before the appearance of his imminent debut album, Ian King now finds himself […]