Folk musician Adam Clark has a debut solo album out this month. Here, the singer, guitar, banjo and concertina player explains why Folk & Fold is a love letter to Norfolk
Are you Norfolk born and raised? What do you love about living and making music in the county?
Yes – Norfolk is definitely home. I was born and raised here. I’ve tried elsewhere but always come back! My parents moved here before I was born, so though my ancestors aren’t from here, I really feel like I belong in this place. I live in Norwich, which is such an amazing cultural hub, but I love being able to get out into nature so readily. We’re blessed with a vibrant community of folk musicians, as well as a great history of songs and singers, so I feel like I’m part of a scene that is really supportive and collaborative; and collectively producing a body of work that is keeping a tradition alive whilst adding to it.
What is your musical background?
I’ve been lucky enough to have been playing music since I was young, with incredible opportunities to learn instruments and to play in school groups and choirs. I started playing in bands when I was a teenager, and I’ve played a huge range of genres, from bluegrass to heavy rock, Renaissance lute music to West African Mandinka music. Over the last few years, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to the rich traditions of Norfolk, and discovered our incredible lineage of traditional singers like Harry Cox, Sam Larner and Peter Bellamy and the great songs they kept alive.
Your album, Folk & Fold, is out later this month – in what ways is it a love letter to Norfolk?
The title ‘Folk and Fold’ is from an Anglo-Saxon poem, and means ‘people and land’. All the music on the album is either traditional Norfolk material, or is inspired by the people, land and stories of the county. I’ve even included some field recordings of the rich birdlife that surrounds us. So the album is a celebration of the place I love, and the music that comes from here.
Who else is involved on the album?
Again, I’m so lucky to have a great group of local musician friends to call on! The core trio of the album is myself, my long-term collaborator, Nic Zuppardi on mandolin, and Alex Patterson on fiddle. Other guests include Georgia Shackleton, Christina Alden, Aaren Bennett and my brother, Matt. They are all wonderful musicians in their own right as well as dear friends, so having them all play on the album is so special.
Where will you be touring to promote the album?
We’re starting in Lowestoft on June 11th, then London, Aldeburgh and Norwich before festival season from July through to September, finishing with FolkEast and the North Norfolk gem that is Deepdale Festival. I’ll be adding more dates for the autumn and into 2027.
How can people find out more about what you do?
My website is a good place to start – www.adamclarkmusic.com – where you can pre-order the album, look up gig dates, join my mailing list or just say ‘hello’! The album will be available on streaming platforms after it launches on 26th June.
Adam Clark‘s debut solo album, Folk & Fold lands on June 26, 2026. To pre-order, visit adamclarkmusic.com. The Adam Clark Trio play The Slounge, Lowestoft on Thursday June 11 at 9pm; Big Day Out, Aldebugh, on Saturday June 13 at 2.30pm; and The Holloway, Norwich on Wednesday June 24 at 7.30pm, for the Folk & Fold Album Launch. For more show dates, visitadamclarkmusic.com.
Featured image of Adam Clark – supplied
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