The Folk Awards 2009 album is a compilation of some of the best folk music of the year, featuring a variety of talented artists. The album includes both traditional and contemporary folk music, offering a diverse listening experience for fans of the genre.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful track "The Queen of Hearts" by Martin Simpson, followed by the upbeat and lively "The Old Black Crow" by Eliza Carthy. Other standout tracks include "The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond" by Karine Polwart, "The Cuckoo's Nest" by Jackie Oates, and "The Lark in the Clear Air" by Kate Rusby.
The instrumentation throughout the album is impressive, with a wide range of instruments including fiddles, guitars, banjos, and mandolins. The vocals are equally impressive, with each artist bringing their own unique style to the songs.