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Thomas Ravenscroft
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John Playford
21,484 listeners
John Playford (1623-1686) was an English bookseller and publisher, and is now best-known for his publication of The English Dancing Master,… read moreJohn Playford (1623-1686) was an English bookseller and publisher, and is now best-known for his publication of The English Dancing Master, which is often referred to simply as "Playford". Playford was born in Norwich. He serve… read moreJohn Playford (1623-1686) was an English bookseller and publisher, and is now best-known for his publication of The English Dancing Master, which is often referred to simply as "Playford". Playford was born in Norwich. He served an apprenticeship with th publisher John Benson from 1639/… read more
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The Broadside Band
4,481 listeners
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The Baltimore Consort
9,415 listeners
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Magpie Lane
5,143 listeners
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Spiro
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Fay Hield
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Anthony Holborne
14,870 listeners
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Henry VIII
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