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Stephen Baldwin
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Stephen Baldwin (born Stephen James Baldwyn in Hereford in 1873; died in 1955) was an English fiddler. View wikiStephen Baldwin (born Stephen James Baldwyn in Hereford in 1873; died in 1955) was an English fiddler. View wikiStephen Baldwin (born Stephen James Baldwyn in Hereford in 1873; died in 1955) was an English fiddler. View wiki -
Walter Pardon
998 listeners
A Norfolk folk singer, Walter Pardon was born in 1914 in the village of Knapton. He lived in the same house all his life and was even born … read moreA Norfolk folk singer, Walter Pardon was born in 1914 in the village of Knapton. He lived in the same house all his life and was even born in it, and worked as a carpenter. In the 1970's a tape of his was heard by Peter Bellamy, ano… read moreA Norfolk folk singer, Walter Pardon was born in 1914 in the village of Knapton. He lived in the same house all his life and was even born in it, and worked as a carpenter. In the 1970's a tape of his was heard by Peter Bellamy, another singer, and Walter Pardon became known to the wider world. View wiki -
Scan Tester
964 listeners
Lewis "Scan" Tester (1887-1972) was an English traditional folk musician who became well-known in folk circles towards the end of… read moreLewis "Scan" Tester (1887-1972) was an English traditional folk musician who became well-known in folk circles towards the end of his life after being captured in a number of traditional music field recordings. A native of Hors… read moreLewis "Scan" Tester (1887-1972) was an English traditional folk musician who became well-known in folk circles towards the end of his life after being captured in a number of traditional music field recordings. A native of Horsted Keynes, Sussex Tester was a fine singer and played the b… read more -
Martyn Wyndham-Read
1,384 listeners
Martyn Wyndham-Read (born 23 August 1942 in Crawley, Sussex) is an English-born folk singer, notable as a collector and singer of Australia… read moreMartyn Wyndham-Read (born 23 August 1942 in Crawley, Sussex) is an English-born folk singer, notable as a collector and singer of Australian folk songs, having lived and worked in Australia from 1960 to 1967 and a regular visitor ever si… read moreMartyn Wyndham-Read (born 23 August 1942 in Crawley, Sussex) is an English-born folk singer, notable as a collector and singer of Australian folk songs, having lived and worked in Australia from 1960 to 1967 and a regular visitor ever since. in addition to solo recordings and a range of collabora… read more -
The Lark Rise Band
882 listeners
The Lark Rise band are an English folk band, formed by Ashley Hutchings. Lark Rise to Candleford is trilogy of books full of customs, stori… read moreThe Lark Rise band are an English folk band, formed by Ashley Hutchings. Lark Rise to Candleford is trilogy of books full of customs, stories, traditions, music and more and was written by Flora Thompson and published in the 1930s and … read moreThe Lark Rise band are an English folk band, formed by Ashley Hutchings. Lark Rise to Candleford is trilogy of books full of customs, stories, traditions, music and more and was written by Flora Thompson and published in the 1930s and '40s. When the National Theatre put on a play of Lark Ris… read more -
Johnny Handle
1,421 listeners
Johnny Handle (born on 15 March 1935 in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England) is an English folk musician and singer/songwriter. Starting as a … read moreJohnny Handle (born on 15 March 1935 in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England) is an English folk musician and singer/songwriter. Starting as a skiffle player in 1957, he soon crossed into folk music both as a soloist and as a member of The High Level Ranters. His repertoire is heavily influenced by t… read more -
Bill Caddick
1,629 listeners
Bill Caddick (Lewis Frederick William Caddick, Hurst Hill, Wolverhampton, England, 27 June 1944 - 19 November 2018) was an English folk sin… read moreBill Caddick (Lewis Frederick William Caddick, Hurst Hill, Wolverhampton, England, 27 June 1944 - 19 November 2018) was an English folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, particularly noted for his songwriting and as a member of the innova… read moreBill Caddick (Lewis Frederick William Caddick, Hurst Hill, Wolverhampton, England, 27 June 1944 - 19 November 2018) was an English folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, particularly noted for his songwriting and as a member of the innovative and influential group Home Service. Singing since the 1… read more -
Mike Waterson
3,140 listeners
Michael (Mike) Waterson (16 January 1941 – 22 June 2011) was an English writer, songwriter and singer. He is best-remembered as a member of… read moreMichael (Mike) Waterson (16 January 1941 – 22 June 2011) was an English writer, songwriter and singer. He is best-remembered as a member of The Watersons, with his sisters Lal Waterson and Norma Waterson and his brother-in-law Martin Car… read moreMichael (Mike) Waterson (16 January 1941 – 22 June 2011) was an English writer, songwriter and singer. He is best-remembered as a member of The Watersons, with his sisters Lal Waterson and Norma Waterson and his brother-in-law Martin Carthy. In the 1968-1972 interval between the two incarnations … read more -
Mary Ann Haynes
371 listeners
Mary Ann Haynes (born 1905; died 1977) was a Romany gypsy singer. Born in a gypsy wagon parked behind The Coach and Horses in Portsmouth, H… read moreMary Ann Haynes (born 1905; died 1977) was a Romany gypsy singer. Born in a gypsy wagon parked behind The Coach and Horses in Portsmouth, Haynes settled in Brighton where she worked as a flower-seller on the waterfront, earning enough to… read moreMary Ann Haynes (born 1905; died 1977) was a Romany gypsy singer. Born in a gypsy wagon parked behind The Coach and Horses in Portsmouth, Haynes settled in Brighton where she worked as a flower-seller on the waterfront, earning enough to support her family but never achieving success as a singer … read more -
Sam Larner
976 listeners
Sam Larner was a Norfolk folk singer of english traditional songs and because of his life long job as a fisherman, fishing songs and tradit… read moreSam Larner was a Norfolk folk singer of english traditional songs and because of his life long job as a fisherman, fishing songs and traditional sea-faring songs. He was born in 1878 in Winterton, Norfolk and was recorded by Ewan MacColl… read moreSam Larner was a Norfolk folk singer of english traditional songs and because of his life long job as a fisherman, fishing songs and traditional sea-faring songs. He was born in 1878 in Winterton, Norfolk and was recorded by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger in Norfolk between 1958-60. View wiki