Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) features my interview with @elizamarshall.bsky.social! I shall be chatting to Eliza about her stunning 2026 album, Eternal Birth. The show will also feature The English Fiddle Ensemble (appearing at the 2026 Priddy Folk Fest), Mishra and Shake Stew.

Delighted to receive the newly released CD today from @elizamarshall.bsky.social …. Can’t wait to listen to it. Such a talented musician and one of the most loveliest people I know. And thank you for the personalised note you enclosed Eliza - hope to see you again very soon xx 💖💞

Ahhh @mandywest.bsky.social - thank you for always being so supportive, I hope you enjoy, and hopefully see you at a @ranagri.bsky.social gig along the way soon 🙏

New in this month’s Official Folk Albums Chart is “Eternal Birth” from the Ranagri flautist @elizamarshall.bsky.social. The album celebrates the cycle of life - and our relationship with nature. ▶️ Watch the full Chart Show here: youtu.be/UxtdKN4OOxk

First up, it's @elizamarshall.bsky.social with "Eternal Birth", which is new to the Official Folk Albums Chart at #38. ▶️ Watch the show now to hear the beautiful track, "Roots Entwined": youtu.be/UxtdKN4OOxk

And we're off! Join us on YouTube now for this month's Chart Show, featuring music from @elizamarshall.bsky.social, @lisaknappmusic.bsky.social & @gerrydiver.bsky.social, @martynjosephwales.bsky.social, Nathan Evans & SAINT PHNX and more. ▶️ Tune in here: youtu.be/UxtdKN4OOxk

This month’s Chart Show features music from @elizamarshall.bsky.social, @lisaknappmusic.bsky.social & @gerrydiver.bsky.social, @martynjosephwales.bsky.social, @jamesyorkston.bsky.social & Johanna Söderberg, Nathan Evans & SAINT PHNX and more. ▶️ Tune in tonight from 1900 GMT: youtu.be/UxtdKN4OOxk

Monday’s OTBT (6pm www.somervalleyfm.co.uk) begins with Dallahan, appearing at Priddy Folk Festival (10 – 12 July). Expect also fellow Priddy artists, Harbottle & Jonas and Nancy Kerr @nancyannfolk.bsky.social & James Fagan @jamesfagan.bsky.social plus @elizamarshall.bsky.social, and Souad Massi.

Thank you so much @paulwonvinyl.bsky.social 🙏

For something completely different try @elizamarshall.bsky.social ‘s new immersive album. Captivating on 1st listen. elizamarshall.bandcamp.com/album/eterna...

“…I would like to just give people even more confidence to allow themselves to be uncomfortable,
because opportunities arise from that…" Eliza Marshall (and I would add, certainly not just in a music career!) @elizamarshall.bsky.social Podcast link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/eli...

Here at Compendium HQ a new show is ready to air for Wednesday 14th at 8pm, the night @elizamarshall.bsky.social launches her Eternal Birth EP. I'd have loved to make it there! Instead, you will find me as usual at www.folkfridayradio.com with excellent music from other independent musicians.

@elizamarshall.bsky.social "Gosh, this land shouldn't be treeless. And when we actually went up to film there for the Freedom to Roam and we went to Glen Afric that's been rewilded with Trees for Life, it's so beautiful." www.leahroseman.com/episodes/eli...

Thank you so much @johnreed.bandcamp.com 🙏I hugely appreciate the support. We will send musical vibes from Real World 🌱

5️⃣ On the fifth day of Christmas Folk on Foot gave to me: the five brilliant musicians of Freedom to Roam in the Malvern Hills Listen to the full episode: pod.fo/e/16612d @elizamarshall.bsky.social

Compendium 245 - Song 6 Eliza Marshall - Dust to Dust Album: Eternal Birth Date: 16th January 2026 Web: www.elizamarshall.com Blue Sky: @elizamarshall.bsky.social

@elizamarshall.bsky.social British flautist and composer Eliza Marshall joins me to celebrate her new album Eternal Birth. Eliza shares stories from her wide-ranging career as well as reflections on creativity and risk-taking: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/eli...

@elizamarshall.bsky.social British flautist and composer Eliza Marshall joins me to celebrate her new album Eternal Birth Podcast link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/eli...

“So the difference between reading, learning to read and learning aurally, I think are really massive. And I think the more that we can overlap those a little bit, the better for both sides of the musicians." @elizamarshall.bsky.social Podcast link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/eli...

It's almost time! Join us on YouTube from 7pm GMT for this month's Chart Show, featuring music from @themagpiearc.bsky.social, @katerusby.bsky.social, @lauracannellmusic.bsky.social, St. Agnes Fountain, Skinny Lister and Michael McGovern. ▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/Fe3ae42KL8A

Solo gig tomorrow! Flutes, electronics, spoken word. Gorgeous venue / near Southampton. Hanger Farm Arts Centre / Totton 7.30pm Fatea / Instrumentalist of the year @fateamagazine.bsky.social @tottoncollege.bsky.social Hope to see you there 🙏

The fantastic @elizamarshall.bsky.social and @ranagri.bsky.social in Settle lady night. If you have the opportunity to see them - do!

If it’s #Folk it’s #pieandpeas! How could anyone resist 😋 @elizamarshall.bsky.social

Yes - wonderful recognition for the talented team who work so hard to make Folk on Foot. Huge thanks to all of them.

Ahead of their London show this September, we had six questions for the brilliant @elizamarshall.bsky.social Read here: thenestcollective.co.uk/blog/6-quest...

Can’t wait to bring some solo sounds from my @realworldxp.bsky.social EP to London this September. Thursday 4th 🥳 do come🙏

Thank you @fateamagazine.bsky.social, a wonderful festival with @ranagri.bsky.social captures in all your lovely photos here 🙏

What a joy to join the legend that is @markradcliffe.bsky.social for a live session on @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social If you missed it you can listen back on BBC Sounds (see comments). 🌱Or, come to Beverley Folk Festival tomorrow night, with the lovely Ellie Gowers opening the show! 🌱

No noso último programa emitido, o 1454, escoitamos os últimos traballos de Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali, @elizamarshall.bsky.social, Siraba, Madalitso Band, Kin'Gongolo Kiniata e Ukandanz. Tédelo en formato podcast aquí: go.ivoox.com/rf/149718034

When you have a line-up that includes @regmeuross.bsky.social @elizamarshall.bsky.social @kathrynandsean.bsky.social Odette Michell with @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social not to mention Joan Baez, John Renbourn it might be an idea to tune to www.serenade-radio.com tonight at 7.00 pm. Maybe ask Alexa?

Huge thanks to the brilliant @markradcliffe.bsky.social on @bbcradio2.bsky.social last night for giving my New Birth EP a spin. And for the lovely shout out for @ranagri.bsky.social ‘kind of blown away’ - I’ll be performing in Abingdon to celebrate the release of the EP tomorrow 🥳

A wee snippet from #CropredyFestival last summer. Full video on our YouTube channel. Or come to a gig! @elizamarshall.bsky.social @donalrogers.bsky.social youtu.be/YUUmyh_CBuo?...

Thanks so much @fateamagazine.bsky.social - great to chat as ever, and grateful for the support 🙏

Hurray!

Sublime. Go see @ranagri.bsky.social if you can. (We shall be seeing them again at Beverley Folk Festival in June ) Exceptional talent ❤️ We had an amazing evening at Nettleham Live, a wonderful welcoming venue too❤️ @anniehornerglis.bsky.social

Exciting new music from @elizamarshall.bsky.social !

Frankie Archer: pod.fo/e/2476c9 Melissa Harrison & @lauracannellmusic.bsky.social : pod.fo/e/251a91 @elizamarshall.bsky.social & Eleanor Dunsdon ( @ranagri.bsky.social ): pod.fo/e/25e84c Sarah Smout: pod.fo/e/268a76 #InternationalWomensDay (2/3)

OVO is being released on vinyl for the first time, as part of this year’s Record Store Day which takes place on Saturday 12 April. Gatefold jacket, printed inners, 20-page booklet ‘The Story of OVO’. 180g vinyl, blue & orange. petergabriel.com/news/ovo-for... #RSD2025 #RSD25 #RecordStoreDay2025

The @plumhall #springtour is coming up fast! Who’s coming where? Please #buyticketsearly #livemusic #singersongwriter #harmonies www.plumhallmusic.com/live don’t forget the #fullband version of Plumhall will be playing @sevenartsleeds in June and Cropredy in August!

Coming very soon. @bfcpresents.bsky.social @elizamarshall.bsky.social

Thank you team Fatea for these nominations🙏so many great artists and music makers here, an honour to be a part of them @fateamagazine.bsky.social

4️⃣ On the fourth day of Christmas, Folk on Foot gave to me: the four virtuosi of @ranagri.bsky.social at Ranagri 🎧 Listen to the episode: pod.fo/e/25e84c

🎁 Since it's Christmas, we've extended free delivery for an extra day until 11.59pm tonight! Final chance to grab some great merch in time for Christmas with no shipping fees. 🛒 Head to folkonfoot.com/shop

Well thank you very muchly @matthewbannister.bsky.social - and what a line-up to be a part of 🙏

STOP PRESS: Michelle has the flu so sadly won’t be able to perform in Redcar at The Cutty Wren tomorrow night BUT @nickbhall1 of the band will perform solo instead. Please contact the venue if you would like a refund or come and support Nick.