Episodes
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Thank Folk For Feminism S02.E02 - Ft. Della Mae
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
We're back! After a (very) long break, we're bringing you episode 2 of series 2!
This episode sees, Lucy and Pinky talk to the GRAMMY-nominated, all-women, all brilliant, Della Mae!
Recorded live at Shrewsbury Folk Festival
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Thank Folk For Feminism S02.E01 - Ft. The Unthanks
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
In our first episode for series 2, Lucy and Pinky talk to Rachel and Becky Unthank, of (you guessed it!) The Unthanks!
They share with us the inspiration behind their long awaited new album Sorrows Away; their experiences of working with family; and we laugh together as they regale us with stories and celebrate the songs that feel like warm hugs!
Recorded live at Shrewsbury Folk Festival
www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Thank Folk For Feminism Ep.017 - Ft. Heal and Harrow
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
In this, the first episode of 2022, Lucy and Pinky invite Scottish musicians Rachel Newton and Lauren MacColl to share news of their latest collaboration, "Heal and Harrow" - a multi-disciplinary show exploring Scottish witch trials.
Jennie Higgins also joins the show for a brand new segment exploring common misconceptions of folk traditions, through a feminist lens.
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Thank Folk For Feminism Ep.016 - Ft. Maddy Prior and Rose Kemp
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
On this episode of Thank Folk For Feminism, we chat to the one and only Maddy Prior and her super talented daughter and business partner, Rose Kemp.
We talk about their roots, their shared teaching hub Stones Barn, stepping into your own creative voice and Maddy and Rose reflect on growing up in the industry.
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Thank Folk For Feminism Ep.015 - Ft. Sarah Claudine
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
On this episode of Thank Folk For Feminism, we chat to the brilliant Sarah Claudine from the Safe Figs For Women initiative.
She talks with us about working with venues, promoters, artists and gig goers to fight against sexual assault and harassment at live music events.
We also have our new segment brought to you by the wonderful Lucy Shields from The Folk Forecast, where she provides us with some incredible gigs to keep an eye out for, this month.
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Thank Folk For Feminism Ep.014 - Ft. Hannah James
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
As we return after our month off, we are delighted to be joined by accordionist, singer, clog dancer and all round wonderful human, Hannah James.
She talks to us about the English clog tradition, her experiences of working with different genders in bands and about a mysterious lake in Slovenia that has inspired her to create a whole show!
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Thank Folk For Feminism Ep.013 - Ft. Maddie Morris
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
In this episode Pinky and Lucy chat to BBC Young Folk Award Winner Maddie Morris, who explores her love of folk music, transforming trauma into art, and passive aggressive camping chair folding.
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Thank Folk For Feminism Ep.012 - Ft. Deirdre Graham
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
In this episode Pinky and Lucy chat to Gaelic Singer, Deirdre Graham about her career, the historic role of Gaelic singing and how she is looking to develop and grow Gaelic into new mediums.
Pinky and Lucy also look back at the first 6 months of TFFF and discuss where things could be going in the future!
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Thank Folk For Feminism Ep.011 - Ft. Kathryn Roberts and Debbie Hanna
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Pinky and Lucy share a double whammy of an episode with two back to back interviews on the theme of expressing yourself while in a creative partnership. This episode features the brilliant and critically acclaimed Kathryn Roberts, sharing her experiences of how she approaches song writing with husband Sean Lakeman, parenting on the road and growing up together as part of folk super group Equation. Then TFFF chat to Debbie Hanna, one half of multi-award winning Megson, who shares the unlikely story of how she and husband Stu Hanna found folk music, and how to they work together to write songs that are a true expression of them both while still reflecting society around them.
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Thank Folk For Feminism Ep.010 - Cambridge & Shrewsbury Folk Festival In Conversation
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
In this episode we talk to fabulous pairing of Rebecca Stewart, aka. Fluff from Cambridge Folk Festive and Amy Bertaut from Shrewsbury Folk Festival.
In this laughter filled, honest and thought provoking episode, we discuss the triumphs and struggles of being a woman behind the scenes in one of the most male dominated industries as well as chatting gender balanced line ups, gender neutral toilets and keeping audiences coming back for more.