English Folk

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• christianzajdek

  Anyone know an open active group on English folklore, custom and legends? Please link me. Otherwise, I'm trying to grow one: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/british-folklore-and-legends

  last week

• noiresque

  I am realtively new to the genre. Can anyone recommend some artists who sing versions of, say, The Child Ballads or other folklore related songs? I am not so interested in folk-metal or the neo-pagan or nationalist movements.

  December 2011

• RowanLark

  Just read a fantastic book on 60's/70's English Folk: "Electric Eden". Highly recommended.

  November 2011

• orzeszek_axia

  I've got inspirated by folk music, already made one video, and more comming soon, check out: http:// www. youtube. com/watch?v=_Tv4OUxJp5w

  July 2011

• folkingmad

  Traditional Folkie looking to get back into the scene. Based in North London and looking for local club and people.

  March 2011

• OrangePlanetU2

  Join this group too We Love English Language !

  February 2011

• EtnoAcustica

  On line new site: www.etnoacustica.com Come with us!

  November 2010

• daifullpelt

  hi, thought maybe you'd like to check out Serundal, contemporary Celtic male/female singer songwriters from the uk. Nine albums and two e.p's released since 2006 (most here on last.fm) All original material- lyrics and arrangements songs based on Celtic and medieval English legend. Find out more on www.myspace.com/serundalmusic. Four tracks 'White Stag' (Yule 2009) 'Sisters of Caer' 'Stone of Destiny' Don't Let the Daylight Break' (Land of the Sixth Moon 2010) voted 2010 semi-finalists in the UK songwriting Contest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-NEzUoOUio&feature=related

  October 2010

• MazzieEowyn

  Hello everyone! New(ish) devotee here :)

  February 2010

• KeithJones

  Sad news - Tim Hart, of Steeleye Span fame, died of lung cancer in the early morning of 24 December 2009, aged 61. http://www.last.fm/music/Tim+Hart

  December 2009

• benwalker1981

  Hi! We're currently gigging lots in London, recording an album set for launch around Christmas time - rave reviews and comments from venues and massive recognition on the London folk circuit - would be great if some of you could check us out - http://www.last.fm/music/mondesir

  October 2009

• AZADIBOK

  Hello little world out there! Do you allready know the very diverse Kurdish folk music? Visit - and if you would like please also join - the Kurdish Folk group - you are very welcome!!! Best regards from Kurdistan, Berîtan

  October 2009

• MadlukeLCM

  http://www.last.fm/music/Andie+Mills/All+We+Have+To+Sell Found this really good artist. Very little info on the net about him, so check him out, i think he will appeal to fans of folk music. And he is from England!

  August 2009

• Strummersteve

  Hello folks, great to find this group here. Please drop by and have a listen http://www.last.fm/music/Corncrow

  April 2009

• TimBic

  Hi - check out some of Holly Kirby's folk and Celtic songs: http://www.hollykirbymusic.com. She's just like Enya in some of her songs (in fact, she was Enya on TV once). She is English, though!

  March 2009

• BrigandsFolie

  Hey Hi! Just wanted to let the group know that we're now on iTunes! Search the iTunes store for Brigands' Folie if you want to purchase individual tracks. Or you can buy a physical copy of our debut CD from our website (brigandsfolie.com). Thanks and we'll See you in the Past!

  February 2009

• LEPIEUX

  Il y a un concert formidable d'une chanteuse Folk peu connue en France : JANCIS HARVEY, style Sandy Denny, Pentangle, le vendredi 23 janvier au cinéma JEAN-VIGO 1 rue Pierre et Marie CURIE GENNEVILLIERS (92) Tel O1 40 85 48 81, ou 48 80 ou 06 03 95 70 42 - cinevigo@club-internet.fr

  January 2009

• EtnoAcustica

  Hi, visit www.etnoacustica.com folk music label.

  December 2008

• Sumerla

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  December 2008

• mattoreilly

  Anyone fancy listening to some old tunes I've just uploaded. Honest opinions gratefully received. All tunes for free download. http://www.last.fm/music/Matthew+O%27Reilly/Nine+Tracks

  July 2008