Rooted in tradition with an ear toward the future, contemporary folk duo Rakish embody earnest musical exploration and infectious playfulness on their new album Now, O Now. Their song “Lightly Come or Lightly Go” epitomizes the duo’s approach: the dexterous alchemy of the old and the new into something wholly Rakish. Their deep musical connection and unbridled love for pushing traditional sounds forward highlight their refusal to be pigeonholed into a single genre.
Live, Rakish delivers a sound both refined and raw with fiddle, guitar, and voice weaving effortlessly between centuries-old melodies and fresh, forward-looking arrangements. Their performances offer a rich listening experience for lovers of Celtic, classical, and modern folk traditions. Whether performing a centuries-old ballad or an original composition, Rakish invites audiences into a musical world that feels both timeless and boldly new.
