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William Kimber
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William "Merry" Kimber (8 September 1872 – 26 December 1961), was an English concertina player and Morris dancer who played a key… read moreWilliam "Merry" Kimber (8 September 1872 – 26 December 1961), was an English concertina player and Morris dancer who played a key role in the twentieth century revival of Morris Dancing, the traditional English folk dancing. A … read moreWilliam "Merry" Kimber (8 September 1872 – 26 December 1961), was an English concertina player and Morris dancer who played a key role in the twentieth century revival of Morris Dancing, the traditional English folk dancing. A bricklayer by trade, he was famous both for his concertina p… read more -
Tom Willett
552 listeners
Tom Willett was an English folk singer. Bill Leader (of Topic records) recorded Tom (then 84) and his son Chris singing a set of traditiona… read moreTom Willett was an English folk singer. Bill Leader (of Topic records) recorded Tom (then 84) and his son Chris singing a set of traditional English songs - the resulting album, entitled "The Roving Journeymen" was released in 1962. View wikiTom Willett was an English folk singer. Bill Leader (of Topic records) recorded Tom (then 84) and his son Chris singing a set of traditional English songs - the resulting album, entitled "The Roving Journeymen" was released in 1962. View wiki -
Boldwood
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Boldwood is a band of 4 experienced musicians with a shared love of traditional English dance music: Becky Price (accordion), Richard Heaco… read moreBoldwood is a band of 4 experienced musicians with a shared love of traditional English dance music: Becky Price (accordion), Richard Heacock (fiddle), Kate Moran (fiddle), Daniel Wolverson (fiddle & viola) www.boldwood.co.uk View wikiBoldwood is a band of 4 experienced musicians with a shared love of traditional English dance music: Becky Price (accordion), Richard Heacock (fiddle), Kate Moran (fiddle), Daniel Wolverson (fiddle & viola) www.boldwood.co.uk View wiki -
Phil Tanner
553 listeners
Phil Tanner was born into a musical family in 1862 and was in his eighties when the last of these recordings was made. He was still at the … read morePhil Tanner was born into a musical family in 1862 and was in his eighties when the last of these recordings was made. He was still at the height of his powers and able to blast through The Gower Reel aka, Manchester Hornpipe/Pigeon on t… read morePhil Tanner was born into a musical family in 1862 and was in his eighties when the last of these recordings was made. He was still at the height of his powers and able to blast through The Gower Reel aka, Manchester Hornpipe/Pigeon on the Gate - via his version of (Gower) mouth music. View wiki -
Steve Knightley
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Steve Knightley (born 1954 in Southampton, England) is a singer-songwriter, musician and one half of Devon-based leading acoustic, folk, ro… read moreSteve Knightley (born 1954 in Southampton, England) is a singer-songwriter, musician and one half of Devon-based leading acoustic, folk, roots duo Show of Hands (alongside Phil Beer, and frequently joined by bass player and singer Mirand… read moreSteve Knightley (born 1954 in Southampton, England) is a singer-songwriter, musician and one half of Devon-based leading acoustic, folk, roots duo Show of Hands (alongside Phil Beer, and frequently joined by bass player and singer Miranda Sykes); in April 2007 they sold out the Albert Hall for th… read more -
Mary Ann Haynes
371 listeners
Mary Ann Haynes (born 1905; died 1977) was a Romany gypsy singer. Born in a gypsy wagon parked behind The Coach and Horses in Portsmouth, H… read moreMary Ann Haynes (born 1905; died 1977) was a Romany gypsy singer. Born in a gypsy wagon parked behind The Coach and Horses in Portsmouth, Haynes settled in Brighton where she worked as a flower-seller on the waterfront, earning enough to… read moreMary Ann Haynes (born 1905; died 1977) was a Romany gypsy singer. Born in a gypsy wagon parked behind The Coach and Horses in Portsmouth, Haynes settled in Brighton where she worked as a flower-seller on the waterfront, earning enough to support her family but never achieving success as a singer … read more -
Blowzabella
5,284 listeners
Blowzabella produce an inimitable, driving drone-based sound played with a fabulous sense of melody, rhythmic expertise and sheer feeling. … read moreBlowzabella produce an inimitable, driving drone-based sound played with a fabulous sense of melody, rhythmic expertise and sheer feeling. Originally formed in 1978 they have played everywhere from the main stage at Glastonbury Festival … read moreBlowzabella produce an inimitable, driving drone-based sound played with a fabulous sense of melody, rhythmic expertise and sheer feeling. Originally formed in 1978 they have played everywhere from the main stage at Glastonbury Festival to the outer reaches of Brazil and West Africa and innumerab… read more -
Kerfuffle
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Kerfuffle was a four-piece English folk band, originally formed in 2001 around the East Midlands and South Yorkshire regions of the UK. Ker… read moreKerfuffle was a four-piece English folk band, originally formed in 2001 around the East Midlands and South Yorkshire regions of the UK. Kerfuffle disbanded in August 2010. The word kerfuffle is originally from Scots carfuffle meaning dis… read moreKerfuffle was a four-piece English folk band, originally formed in 2001 around the East Midlands and South Yorkshire regions of the UK. Kerfuffle disbanded in August 2010. The word kerfuffle is originally from Scots carfuffle meaning disturbance, commotion, or fuss. Formed around a Derbyshire/Sou… read more -
Linda Thompson
45,204 listeners
Linda Thompson (born Linda Pettifer in Hackney, London, on 23 August 1947) is an English singer-songwriter. One of the most recognised name… read moreLinda Thompson (born Linda Pettifer in Hackney, London, on 23 August 1947) is an English singer-songwriter. One of the most recognised names and voices in the British folk-rock movement of the 1970s and 1980s, she is notable as one-half … read moreLinda Thompson (born Linda Pettifer in Hackney, London, on 23 August 1947) is an English singer-songwriter. One of the most recognised names and voices in the British folk-rock movement of the 1970s and 1980s, she is notable as one-half of Richard & Linda Thompson (with fellow British folk-ro… read more