Cambridge Folk Club

South of Polaris is the Flamenco-infused Alt Folk duo of Danii Reales (UK) and Saúl Díaz (Spain), whose music is as emotionally raw as it is sonically rich. Their sound blends intimate folk storytelling, the fire of flamenco, and the theatrical energy of rock, anchored by Danii’s unforgettable vocals and violin, and Saúl’s intricate electro-classical guitar. Their performances are immersive and dynamic, offering audiences a visceral experience that’s both grounded and transcendent. South of Polaris has carved out a distinct space in the UK folk scene. Their debut EP The Year After (Dec 2024) marked a powerful artistic milestone, earning them a nomination for a Cambridge NMG Award in the Folk & Americana category.

https://southofpolaris.com/

Monkey Shanti: South Asian folk-pop fusion 5-piece band Monkey Shanti is a celebration of diversity, harmoniously blending regional folk and pop music from across South Asia with genres like indie, folk, pop and rock from the global north. Its members are Anusha Iyer (vocals), Ananth Iyer (percussion - cajon, djembe, tabla, mridangam, kanjira - and vocals) (konnakol), Jess Brett (guitar and vocals), Jo Beardmore (flute and vocals) and Chris Pointon (bass guitar and double bass).

https://www.facebook.com/p/Monkey-Shanti-61557206092348/

Chris Fox: Chris is a Cambridge-basedgenre-defying folk troubadour, firmly established on the UK folk scene with 2 CDs to his credit. His original song writing utilises a variety of styles across the roots lexicon of traditional and contemporary folk. Most recently, he has added Appalachian dulcimer accompaniment to his existing repertoire of rich vocals, complex guitar work and loop pedal alchemy. His naturally relaxed stage presence draws listeners into his tales of the everyday and the unexpected, with their humorous yet thought-provoking lyrics. He has opened for some of the top names in the folk world. 

https://www.chrisfoxmusic.org/

Brooks Williams: Born in Statesboro, Georgia, and now living in Cambridge, guitarist, singer and songwriter Brooks is a leading light on the roots acoustic music scene. He moves effortlessly between country, blues and folk, has over 33 recordings and has appeared at countless venues and festivals for over three decades. Whether at Celtic Connections, Cropredy, Glastonbury, Shrewsbury, Costa del Folk, or further afield, there are very few stages he hasn't played. His collaborations with Aaron Catlow, Vera van Heeringen and Boo Hewerdine are legendary, and he is listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists.

https://brookswilliams.com/