Oh Southwind of the gentle rail, you banish winter weather,
Bring salmon back to the pools again, the bees among the heather
If northward now you mean to go as softly you rustle above me
Godspeed be with you as you go, and a kiss for those who love me.
I come from south with velvet breeze, my word all nature blesses
I melt the snow and strew the trees, with flowers and soft caresses
I'll help you to dispel your woes, with joy I'll take your greeting
And bear it to my loved Mayo upon my wings so fleeting
Oh, Connaught famed for wine and play; so gay, so leal, so loving
Here's my fond wish I send today, upon the wind in its roving
These Munster folk are good and kind, right royally they treat me
But this land I gladly leave behind
With my Connaught pipes to greet me
Jud is the best Maine songwriter in a generation. This is not naval-gazing stuff, but fresh looks at ordinary things. Bonus: He's a great singer and guitarist as well. Castlebay
The Alabama duo's fifth album exults in dusty Americana, showcasing rich vocal harmonies alongside blissful folk instrumentation. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 31, 2024
More contemplative folk from the Minnesota singer-songwriter, sustained by raw full-band arrangements and philosophical lyrics. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 28, 2024
Irish singer-songwriter Oisin Leech's acoustic folk music is characterized by its muted beauty and intimate, solitary quality. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 16, 2024