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The Lancashire Hotpots
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St. Helens, England “Twenty first century folk for twenty first century folk” ’ Ows tha doin cocker? Here’s some reet gradely stuff about e… read moreSt. Helens, England “Twenty first century folk for twenty first century folk” ’ Ows tha doin cocker? Here’s some reet gradely stuff about everyone’s favourite North West folk singers the Lancashire Hotpots. As we all know, the ‘Hotpots’ … read moreSt. Helens, England “Twenty first century folk for twenty first century folk” ’ Ows tha doin cocker? Here’s some reet gradely stuff about everyone’s favourite North West folk singers the Lancashire Hotpots. As we all know, the ‘Hotpots’ like Prestwich Hospital, are a long established Lancashire i… read more -
Walter Pardon
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A Norfolk folk singer, Walter Pardon was born in 1914 in the village of Knapton. He lived in the same house all his life and was even born … read moreA Norfolk folk singer, Walter Pardon was born in 1914 in the village of Knapton. He lived in the same house all his life and was even born in it, and worked as a carpenter. In the 1970's a tape of his was heard by Peter Bellamy, ano… read moreA Norfolk folk singer, Walter Pardon was born in 1914 in the village of Knapton. He lived in the same house all his life and was even born in it, and worked as a carpenter. In the 1970's a tape of his was heard by Peter Bellamy, another singer, and Walter Pardon became known to the wider world. View wiki -
Fay Hield
3,851 listeners
Fay Hield is an English folk musician and singer. In the late 1990s she was part of a highly-regarded duo with Damien Barber. In 2001 she h… read moreFay Hield is an English folk musician and singer. In the late 1990s she was part of a highly-regarded duo with Damien Barber. In 2001 she helped form The Witches Of Elswick, a female acapella quartet. After this she performanced with her… read moreFay Hield is an English folk musician and singer. In the late 1990s she was part of a highly-regarded duo with Damien Barber. In 2001 she helped form The Witches Of Elswick, a female acapella quartet. After this she performanced with her partner Jon Boden. Her debut solo CD, entitled "Lookin… read more -
Swan Arcade
2,927 listeners
Swan Arcade was a British folk music vocal group formed in 1970. Renowned for their potent a cappella vocals and intricate close harmonies,… read moreSwan Arcade was a British folk music vocal group formed in 1970. Renowned for their potent a cappella vocals and intricate close harmonies, the band was a leading light of the British folk revival, drawing upon gospel, blues, and pop mus… read moreSwan Arcade was a British folk music vocal group formed in 1970. Renowned for their potent a cappella vocals and intricate close harmonies, the band was a leading light of the British folk revival, drawing upon gospel, blues, and pop music traditions to create a unique bridge between past and pre… read more -
Magpie Lane
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Magpie Lane is an English folk group, based in Oxford that first came together in the winter of 1992–93 to record The Oxford Ramble, a coll… read moreMagpie Lane is an English folk group, based in Oxford that first came together in the winter of 1992–93 to record The Oxford Ramble, a collection of songs and tunes from, or about, Oxfordshire. Although originally conceived as a one-off… read moreMagpie Lane is an English folk group, based in Oxford that first came together in the winter of 1992–93 to record The Oxford Ramble, a collection of songs and tunes from, or about, Oxfordshire. Although originally conceived as a one-off recording project, the band soon took on a life of its own.… read more -
Johnny Doughty
899 listeners
Johnny Doughty (1903 - 1986) was a fine English traditional folk singer. He was born on 1st September 1903 in Brighton, England. He left sc… read moreJohnny Doughty (1903 - 1986) was a fine English traditional folk singer. He was born on 1st September 1903 in Brighton, England. He left school when he was 13 years old and spent the next two years herring catching until he joined the Ro… read moreJohnny Doughty (1903 - 1986) was a fine English traditional folk singer. He was born on 1st September 1903 in Brighton, England. He left school when he was 13 years old and spent the next two years herring catching until he joined the Royal Navy as a boy sailor in 19l9. After the Navy he ended up… read more -
Stephen Baldwin
547 listeners
Stephen Baldwin (born Stephen James Baldwyn in Hereford in 1873; died in 1955) was an English fiddler. View wikiStephen Baldwin (born Stephen James Baldwyn in Hereford in 1873; died in 1955) was an English fiddler. View wikiStephen Baldwin (born Stephen James Baldwyn in Hereford in 1873; died in 1955) was an English fiddler. View wiki -
Maddy Prior & June Tabor
8,557 listeners
Maddy Prior & June Tabor was a British folk duo that combined the vocal talents of Maddy Prior and June Tabor. As a duo they released t… read moreMaddy Prior & June Tabor was a British folk duo that combined the vocal talents of Maddy Prior and June Tabor. As a duo they released the album entitled "Silly Sisters" in 1976 album as their first collaborative effort. The… read moreMaddy Prior & June Tabor was a British folk duo that combined the vocal talents of Maddy Prior and June Tabor. As a duo they released the album entitled "Silly Sisters" in 1976 album as their first collaborative effort. The pair later adopted the name Silly Sisters for subsequent projects. View wiki -
Dr Faustus
3,198 listeners
Dr Faustus are four very talented young men who have revived a lot of folk songs and melodies, imbuing them with a clean contemporary touch… read moreDr Faustus are four very talented young men who have revived a lot of folk songs and melodies, imbuing them with a clean contemporary touch which has, nevertheless, a strong medieval tone! Songs from Northumberland to Dorset, thematic va… read moreDr Faustus are four very talented young men who have revived a lot of folk songs and melodies, imbuing them with a clean contemporary touch which has, nevertheless, a strong medieval tone! Songs from Northumberland to Dorset, thematic variants on well-known songs, gentle melodies with a good beat… read more