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Martin Simpson
50,168 listeners
Martin Simpson (born 5 May 1953, Scunthorpe, England) is an English guitarist of some renown. In the 1970s he teamed up with legendary sing… read moreMartin Simpson (born 5 May 1953, Scunthorpe, England) is an English guitarist of some renown. In the 1970s he teamed up with legendary singer June Tabor; together they recorded three albums. By the age of 12 Simpson was playing guitar a… read moreMartin Simpson (born 5 May 1953, Scunthorpe, England) is an English guitarist of some renown. In the 1970s he teamed up with legendary singer June Tabor; together they recorded three albums. By the age of 12 Simpson was playing guitar and banjo. In 1970, Simpson dropped out of college to become … read more -
Eliza Carthy
66,905 listeners
Eliza Carthy (b. 1975) is an English folk singer and violinist. Born on 23rd August 1975, she is the daughter of legendary English folk mu… read moreEliza Carthy (b. 1975) is an English folk singer and violinist. Born on 23rd August 1975, she is the daughter of legendary English folk musicians singer/guitarist Martin Carthy and singer Norma Waterson. She formed The Waterdaughters w… read moreEliza Carthy (b. 1975) is an English folk singer and violinist. Born on 23rd August 1975, she is the daughter of legendary English folk musicians singer/guitarist Martin Carthy and singer Norma Waterson. She formed The Waterdaughters with her mother, aunt (Lal Waterson), and cousin Maria Knight… read more -
Karine Polwart
56,173 listeners
Karine Polwart (born 1971) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. She writes and performs music with a strong folk and roots feel, and her songs … read moreKarine Polwart (born 1971) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. She writes and performs music with a strong folk and roots feel, and her songs cover a wide area, from alcoholism to genocide. Despite winning the Horizon Award for Best Newcome… read moreKarine Polwart (born 1971) is a Scottish singer-songwriter. She writes and performs music with a strong folk and roots feel, and her songs cover a wide area, from alcoholism to genocide. Despite winning the Horizon Award for Best Newcomer at the BBC Folk Awards 2005, Karine Polwart is no newcomer… read more -
June Tabor
55,431 listeners
June Tabor (born 31 December 1947 in Warwick, England) is considered one of the foremost English folk singers of her generation. Aside from… read moreJune Tabor (born 31 December 1947 in Warwick, England) is considered one of the foremost English folk singers of her generation. Aside from her highly-acclaimed solo music career, she has also combined her talents with greats such as Maddy Prior (as one half of Silly Sisters), Martin Simpson, Elv… read more -
Smoke Fairies
52,057 listeners
Smoke Fairies is a British dream pop duo comprising Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies The duo met at school in Sussex, UK during the la… read moreSmoke Fairies is a British dream pop duo comprising Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies The duo met at school in Sussex, UK during the late 1990s. They spent 2002 in New Orleans, LA, where they absorbed American blues music. When they … read moreSmoke Fairies is a British dream pop duo comprising Katherine Blamire and Jessica Davies The duo met at school in Sussex, UK during the late 1990s. They spent 2002 in New Orleans, LA, where they absorbed American blues music. When they returned to England they discovered British folk music at th… read more -
Lisa O'Neill
25,801 listeners
Lisa O'Neill (born in Ballyhaise, County Cavan, in 1982) is an Irish singer-songwriter. O'Neill started writing songs and music a… read moreLisa O'Neill (born in Ballyhaise, County Cavan, in 1982) is an Irish singer-songwriter. O'Neill started writing songs and music at an early age. She moved to Dublin, aged 18, to study music on a full-time basis. Early on she wa… read moreLisa O'Neill (born in Ballyhaise, County Cavan, in 1982) is an Irish singer-songwriter. O'Neill started writing songs and music at an early age. She moved to Dublin, aged 18, to study music on a full-time basis. Early on she was welcomed into the folk and traditional scene in pubs and v… read more -
Seth Lakeman
85,524 listeners
Seth Bernard Lakeman (born 26 March 1977) is an English folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, who is most often associated wi… read moreSeth Bernard Lakeman (born 26 March 1977) is an English folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, who is most often associated with the fiddle and tenor guitar, but also plays the viola and banjo. Nominated for the Mercury Musi… read moreSeth Bernard Lakeman (born 26 March 1977) is an English folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, who is most often associated with the fiddle and tenor guitar, but also plays the viola and banjo. Nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2005, Lakeman has belonged to several musical ens… read more -
Kathryn Williams
87,805 listeners
Kathryn Williams (born in 1974 in Liverpool, England) is a singer-songwriter based in Newcastle, England, whose work is characterised by de… read moreKathryn Williams (born in 1974 in Liverpool, England) is a singer-songwriter based in Newcastle, England, whose work is characterised by delicate vocals and acoustic instruments. Her influences are varied, including Nina Simone, Nick Dra… read moreKathryn Williams (born in 1974 in Liverpool, England) is a singer-songwriter based in Newcastle, England, whose work is characterised by delicate vocals and acoustic instruments. Her influences are varied, including Nina Simone, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Simon and Garfunk… read more -
Kate Rusby
90,139 listeners
Kate Rusby (born 4 December 1973 in Barnsley; currently based in Penistone, Yorkshire) is an English folksinger and one of the most popular… read moreKate Rusby (born 4 December 1973 in Barnsley; currently based in Penistone, Yorkshire) is an English folksinger and one of the most popular folk singers of traditional English folk songs. She was at the centre of the folk revival in the … read moreKate Rusby (born 4 December 1973 in Barnsley; currently based in Penistone, Yorkshire) is an English folksinger and one of the most popular folk singers of traditional English folk songs. She was at the centre of the folk revival in the 1990s which occurred with the coming of age of the children … read more