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Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick
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Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick was a British folk duo that became one of the best-known folk duos of the 1960s. The duo comprised Martin Carthy MBE, an English folk singer and guitarist who has remained one of the most influential f… read moreMartin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick was a British folk duo that became one of the best-known folk duos of the 1960s. The duo comprised Martin Carthy MBE, an English folk singer and guitarist who has remained one of the most influential figures in British traditional music, inspiring contemporarie… read more -
Tim van Eyken
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Tim van Eyken (born 7 March 1978) is an English guitarist and melodeon player of Belgian descent. From 1998 he was a member of the now defu… read moreTim van Eyken (born 7 March 1978) is an English guitarist and melodeon player of Belgian descent. From 1998 he was a member of the now defunct folk group Dr Faustus (with Robert Harbron, Benji Kirkpatrick, and Paul Sartin. He was a membe… read moreTim van Eyken (born 7 March 1978) is an English guitarist and melodeon player of Belgian descent. From 1998 he was a member of the now defunct folk group Dr Faustus (with Robert Harbron, Benji Kirkpatrick, and Paul Sartin. He was a member of Waterson:Carthy from 2000-2007. In 2001 he recorded an … read more -
Brass Monkey
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1) Brass Monkey is the name of an English folk band from the 1980s whose members reunited in the late 1990s. They were innovative in their … read more1) Brass Monkey is the name of an English folk band from the 1980s whose members reunited in the late 1990s. They were innovative in their use of a brass section, which was atypical for English folk music. The band originally consisted o… read more1) Brass Monkey is the name of an English folk band from the 1980s whose members reunited in the late 1990s. They were innovative in their use of a brass section, which was atypical for English folk music. The band originally consisted of Martin Carthy (vocals, guitar, mandolin), John Kirkpatrick… read more -
Norma Waterson
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Norma Waterson (born Norma Christine Waterson on 15 August 1939; died 30 January 2022) was an English singer, remembered as one of the ori… read moreNorma Waterson (born Norma Christine Waterson on 15 August 1939; died 30 January 2022) was an English singer, remembered as one of the original members of The Watersons, an English traditional music group. Other members of the group inc… read moreNorma Waterson (born Norma Christine Waterson on 15 August 1939; died 30 January 2022) was an English singer, remembered as one of the original members of The Watersons, an English traditional music group. Other members of the group included her brother Mike Waterson (1941 – 2011) and sister Lal… read more -
Silly Sisters
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Silly Sisters was a British folk duo that combined the vocal talents of Maddy Prior (of solo and Steeleye Span fame) and June Tabor (famous… read moreSilly Sisters was a British folk duo that combined the vocal talents of Maddy Prior (of solo and Steeleye Span fame) and June Tabor (famous for both her solo pieces and works with such folk greats as Martin Simpson, Richard Thompson and … read moreSilly Sisters was a British folk duo that combined the vocal talents of Maddy Prior (of solo and Steeleye Span fame) and June Tabor (famous for both her solo pieces and works with such folk greats as Martin Simpson, Richard Thompson and Oysterband). Initially recording as Maddy Prior & June T… read more -
Spiers & Boden
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Spiers and Boden are an English folk duo. John Spiers plays melodeon, concertina and other squeezeboxes, while Boden plays fiddle, sings, a… read moreSpiers and Boden are an English folk duo. John Spiers plays melodeon, concertina and other squeezeboxes, while Boden plays fiddle, sings, and stamps out the rhythm on a piece of board. They began playing together in 1999 and their first … read moreSpiers and Boden are an English folk duo. John Spiers plays melodeon, concertina and other squeezeboxes, while Boden plays fiddle, sings, and stamps out the rhythm on a piece of board. They began playing together in 1999 and their first album as a duo was Through and Through (2001). In 2002 they… read more -
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 -
Dave Swarbrick
16,305 listeners
Dave Swarbrick (born 5 April 1941; died 3 June 2016) was an English folk musician. He played violin, viola, mandolin, and guitar. His work … read moreDave Swarbrick (born 5 April 1941; died 3 June 2016) was an English folk musician. He played violin, viola, mandolin, and guitar. His work with Fairport Convention from 1969 is usually credited with leading them to produce their seminal … read moreDave Swarbrick (born 5 April 1941; died 3 June 2016) was an English folk musician. He played violin, viola, mandolin, and guitar. His work with Fairport Convention from 1969 is usually credited with leading them to produce their seminal album Liege and Lief (1969) which initiated the electric fol… read more -
The Albion Band
25,253 listeners
The Albion Band is an English folk band founded by the former member of Fairport Convention Ashley Hutchings. The band has gone through man… read moreThe Albion Band is an English folk band founded by the former member of Fairport Convention Ashley Hutchings. The band has gone through many evolutions of membership, and indeed name: initially Albion Country Band, then variations The Al… read moreThe Albion Band is an English folk band founded by the former member of Fairport Convention Ashley Hutchings. The band has gone through many evolutions of membership, and indeed name: initially Albion Country Band, then variations The Albion Dance Band, The Albion Christmas Band, and spilling ove… read more -
John Tams
9,852 listeners
John Tams (born 16th February, 1949) is an award-winning English actor, singer, songwriter and musician. His contributions to English folk … read moreJohn Tams (born 16th February, 1949) is an award-winning English actor, singer, songwriter and musician. His contributions to English folk music are legendary. John Tams was a member of Derbyshire folk group Muckram Wakes in the 1970s, t… read moreJohn Tams (born 16th February, 1949) is an award-winning English actor, singer, songwriter and musician. His contributions to English folk music are legendary. John Tams was a member of Derbyshire folk group Muckram Wakes in the 1970s, then worked with Ashley Hutchings as singer and melodeon-play… read more