Todmorden Folk Festival
STREET ARTISTS Throughout the later part of the Nineteenth and the first half of the Twentieth Centuries concertina bands were popular across the north of England. These bands were the same size as brass bands, about 24 players, and played a similar repertoire - marches, airs and popular tunes of the time. The West Riding Concertina Ensemble were formed to play the type of music that these bands would be playing today.
Chum Chon HiFi Todmorden’s Chum Chon HiFi provide the renowned sound system at The Golden Lion and have brought the likes of Mr Scruff, Mungo’s HiFi and Daddy G (Massive Attack) to town. They are known for their selection of Reggae, Dub and World Bass. They will be bringing sweet musical vibes for street skanking on the canalside; whilst Yakumama will be providing delicious street food for our Sunday outdoor stage.
Artists
West Riding Concertina Ensemble
Mento B George Linton (aka Mento B) is a well-known musician on the Manchester Caribbean scene and further afield in Greater Manchester, where he has been running successful jam nights at various venues for many years. His mission is to promote Caribbean musicians and culture to the wider community.
Cobalt Tales
Pat and Nuala bring a range of songs and stories to the stage in their own style with hints of Janis to Jagger via the Indigo Girls. Having supported Martin Simpson at our last festival, they return with their powerful vocals complemented with engaging harmonies, acoustic and bass guitars, whistles, clarinet and harmonica. Cobalt Tales deliver music from the heart that stirs the soul.
The Ocelots
A trio of rhythm makers and improvisers, taking grooves from Latin America, New Orleans and closer to Todmorden, Expect drums, percussion, bass, vocals and music to get your feet moving.
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Dhamak
Dhamak uses its expert skills and knowledge to arrange traditional Brass Bands with South Asian percussion. They will be bringing their unique sound to our canal-side stage.
