In an age where the word “Folk” encompasses everything from Laura Marling to hardcore traditional music.
The Urban Folk Quartet’s distinguishing features have much less to do with the traditional idea of genre. Yes, this is fiddle-led music that draws heavily from celtic dance forms and traditional song but from there on in it is unlike any folk band you have ever heard. Just as English country dance unassumingly met with big band jazz musicianship in the mid 20th century, The UFQ’s approach to the folk ethos is to embrace any and every influence that genuinely makes sense of their time and place and makes sense in their music. From funk grooves to middle-eastern melodies, afrobeat to north Indian rhythms.
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Flat 4 Summertown Court
Flat 4 Summertown Court is a ground-floor apartment offering self-catering accommodation in Oxford. The apartment sleeps 2 people and offers free Wi-Fi and private parking, a 9-minute drive from the city centre..
Adams Guest House
Adams Guest House is a family-run bed and breakfast located in the residential area of Summertown, near the local shops. 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi and free parking are available..
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Situated 2 minutes walk from high-street shops and restaurants, Lonsdale Guest House also offers free on-site parking. Each room comes with free WiFi, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities..
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The award-winning Marlborough House Hotel is a spacious and privately owned bed and breakfast, 1.5 miles from Oxford city centre. Wi-Fi is free at the hotel.
Cotswold House
This 4-star, Cotswold stone guest house is situated in the green suburbs of North Oxford. Just ten minutes drive from Oxford city centre, Cotswold House offers spacious, traditionally furnished rooms..
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