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Watt Nicoll
1,263 listeners
Watt Nicoll is a Scottish folk artist, and latterly a motivational speaker. Nicoll's formative years seem to have been spent in Dundee… read moreWatt Nicoll is a Scottish folk artist, and latterly a motivational speaker. Nicoll's formative years seem to have been spent in Dundee and Glasgow. During the 60s and 70s he was mainly known as a songwriter and a folksinger; he reco… read moreWatt Nicoll is a Scottish folk artist, and latterly a motivational speaker. Nicoll's formative years seem to have been spent in Dundee and Glasgow. During the 60s and 70s he was mainly known as a songwriter and a folksinger; he recorded several LPs for the Transatlantic label and toured exte… read more
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The McCalmans
11,571 listeners
The McCalmans are a Scottish folk band. Formed in 1964, the original members were Ian McCalman, born 1 September 1946 in Edinburgh, Hamish … read moreThe McCalmans are a Scottish folk band. Formed in 1964, the original members were Ian McCalman, born 1 September 1946 in Edinburgh, Hamish Bayne born in Nairobi, Kenya and Derek Moffat born near Dundee, Fife. Hamish left the band and was… read moreThe McCalmans are a Scottish folk band. Formed in 1964, the original members were Ian McCalman, born 1 September 1946 in Edinburgh, Hamish Bayne born in Nairobi, Kenya and Derek Moffat born near Dundee, Fife. Hamish left the band and was replaced by Nick Keir. Derek died of cancer in 2001 and was… read more
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Alex Campbell
4,823 listeners
Alex Campbell (1925 - 1987) was a Scottish folk singer. Described by Colin Harper as a "melancholic, hard-travelling Glaswegian",… read moreAlex Campbell (1925 - 1987) was a Scottish folk singer. Described by Colin Harper as a "melancholic, hard-travelling Glaswegian", he was influential in the British folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s and was one of the fi… read moreAlex Campbell (1925 - 1987) was a Scottish folk singer. Described by Colin Harper as a "melancholic, hard-travelling Glaswegian", he was influential in the British folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s and was one of the first folk singers (in modern times) to tour the UK and Europe… read more
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Josh Macrae
2,431 listeners
Josh MacRae (17 July 1933–1977) was a Scottish folk singer. Born Iain Macrae, he called himself Josh after the blues musician Josh White. A… read moreJosh MacRae (17 July 1933–1977) was a Scottish folk singer. Born Iain Macrae, he called himself Josh after the blues musician Josh White. Accompanying himself on guitar, he had two hits in Britain, "Talking Army Blues" (on Top … read moreJosh MacRae (17 July 1933–1977) was a Scottish folk singer. Born Iain Macrae, he called himself Josh after the blues musician Josh White. Accompanying himself on guitar, he had two hits in Britain, "Talking Army Blues" (on Top Rank Records, in 1960) and "Messing About on the River&… read more
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Owen Hand
3,579 listeners
Owen Hand (born 28 December 1938 in Edinburgh; died: 16 February 2003) was a British singer-guitarist. It was during his National Service t… read moreOwen Hand (born 28 December 1938 in Edinburgh; died: 16 February 2003) was a British singer-guitarist. It was during his National Service that Hand picked up a guitar. In the sixties he began mixing with the likes of Archie Fisher, Roy G… read moreOwen Hand (born 28 December 1938 in Edinburgh; died: 16 February 2003) was a British singer-guitarist. It was during his National Service that Hand picked up a guitar. In the sixties he began mixing with the likes of Archie Fisher, Roy Guest and Bert Jansch, and was getting better all the time as… read more
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The Ian Campbell Folk Group
7,592 listeners
The Ian Campbell Group was a renowned English folk group. Initially formed in 1956 in Birmingham as the Clarion Skiffle Group, the band was… read moreThe Ian Campbell Group was a renowned English folk group. Initially formed in 1956 in Birmingham as the Clarion Skiffle Group, the band was renamed the Ian Campbell Folk Group in 1958 and became one of the most respected, popular and inf… read moreThe Ian Campbell Group was a renowned English folk group. Initially formed in 1956 in Birmingham as the Clarion Skiffle Group, the band was renamed the Ian Campbell Folk Group in 1958 and became one of the most respected, popular and influential folk groups of the British folk scene of the 1960s.… read more
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Andy M. Stewart
7,915 listeners
Andy M. Stewart is a scottish musician, formerly the singer for the folk band Silly Wizard. When they broke up 1988, Andy began a solo car… read moreAndy M. Stewart is a scottish musician, formerly the singer for the folk band Silly Wizard. When they broke up 1988, Andy began a solo career. He's recorded four albums up to now (By The Hush, Songs of Robert Burns, Man in the Moo… read moreAndy M. Stewart is a scottish musician, formerly the singer for the folk band Silly Wizard. When they broke up 1988, Andy began a solo career. He's recorded four albums up to now (By The Hush, Songs of Robert Burns, Man in the Moon, Donegal Rain). Many of Andy's songs have become wel… read more
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Matt McGinn
7,657 listeners
There are at least three artists with this name: 1) Matt McGinn (born 1928 - died 1977) was a Glasgow singer songwriter and poet who came … read moreThere are at least three artists with this name: 1) Matt McGinn (born 1928 - died 1977) was a Glasgow singer songwriter and poet who came to prominence in the 1960's with his prolific catalogue of folk songs. 2) Matt McGinn (b1978 … read moreThere are at least three artists with this name: 1) Matt McGinn (born 1928 - died 1977) was a Glasgow singer songwriter and poet who came to prominence in the 1960's with his prolific catalogue of folk songs. 2) Matt McGinn (b1978 - ) is an Irish singer-songwriter from Hilltown, Co. Down i… read more
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Andy Irvine
23,013 listeners
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has… read moreAndy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has main… read moreAndy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself." Musician, singer and songwriter, Andy has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout hi… read more
