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The Watersons
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An English folk group from Hull, Yorkshire, the Watersons performed mainly traditional songs with little or no accompaniment. Their distinc… read moreAn English folk group from Hull, Yorkshire, the Watersons performed mainly traditional songs with little or no accompaniment. Their distinctive sound came from their close harmonies. Original members were Norma Waterson, Mike Waterson, a… read moreAn English folk group from Hull, Yorkshire, the Watersons performed mainly traditional songs with little or no accompaniment. Their distinctive sound came from their close harmonies. Original members were Norma Waterson, Mike Waterson, and Lal Waterson, with their cousin John Harrison from Kingst… read more -
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 -
Phil Tanner
552 listeners
Phil Tanner was born into a musical family in 1862 and was in his eighties when the last of these recordings was made. He was still at the … read morePhil Tanner was born into a musical family in 1862 and was in his eighties when the last of these recordings was made. He was still at the height of his powers and able to blast through The Gower Reel aka, Manchester Hornpipe/Pigeon on t… read morePhil Tanner was born into a musical family in 1862 and was in his eighties when the last of these recordings was made. He was still at the height of his powers and able to blast through The Gower Reel aka, Manchester Hornpipe/Pigeon on the Gate - via his version of (Gower) mouth music. View wiki -
Magpie Lane
4,249 listeners
Magpie Lane is an English folk group, based in Oxford that first came together in the winter of 1992–93 to record The Oxford Ramble, a coll… read moreMagpie Lane is an English folk group, based in Oxford that first came together in the winter of 1992–93 to record The Oxford Ramble, a collection of songs and tunes from, or about, Oxfordshire. Although originally conceived as a one-off… read moreMagpie Lane is an English folk group, based in Oxford that first came together in the winter of 1992–93 to record The Oxford Ramble, a collection of songs and tunes from, or about, Oxfordshire. Although originally conceived as a one-off recording project, the band soon took on a life of its own.… read more -
Dave Swarbrick
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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 -
Lou Killen
958 listeners
Louis Killen is a folk singer from a diverse musical background in the North East of England. The dominant music in his life has been the f… read moreLouis Killen is a folk singer from a diverse musical background in the North East of England. The dominant music in his life has been the folk music of the British Isles. Louis's family background is predominantly Irish: his paterna… read moreLouis Killen is a folk singer from a diverse musical background in the North East of England. The dominant music in his life has been the folk music of the British Isles. Louis's family background is predominantly Irish: his paternal great-grandfather brought his family from County Mayo to t… read more -
The High Level Ranters
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The High Level Ranters are a traditional band from Newcastle, England They took their name from that city’s High Level Bridge (which isn’t … read moreThe High Level Ranters are a traditional band from Newcastle, England They took their name from that city’s High Level Bridge (which isn’t far from the High Level Folk Club). They specialise in songs and tunes from the north of England. … read moreThe High Level Ranters are a traditional band from Newcastle, England They took their name from that city’s High Level Bridge (which isn’t far from the High Level Folk Club). They specialise in songs and tunes from the north of England. Their original line-up, from 1969 to 1979, consisted of Alis… read more -
Fay Hield
3,810 listeners
Fay Hield is an English folk musician and singer. In the late 1990s she was part of a highly-regarded duo with Damien Barber. In 2001 she h… read moreFay Hield is an English folk musician and singer. In the late 1990s she was part of a highly-regarded duo with Damien Barber. In 2001 she helped form The Witches Of Elswick, a female acapella quartet. After this she performanced with her… read moreFay Hield is an English folk musician and singer. In the late 1990s she was part of a highly-regarded duo with Damien Barber. In 2001 she helped form The Witches Of Elswick, a female acapella quartet. After this she performanced with her partner Jon Boden. Her debut solo CD, entitled "Lookin… read more -
Joseph Taylor
906 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name: 1. Joseph Taylor (1833-1910) was an English singer, who sang traditional English music. Tayl… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1. Joseph Taylor (1833-1910) was an English singer, who sang traditional English music. Taylor was born at Binbrook in the Lincolnshire Wolds, an area of rolling chalk hills, on the 10th Dec… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1. Joseph Taylor (1833-1910) was an English singer, who sang traditional English music. Taylor was born at Binbrook in the Lincolnshire Wolds, an area of rolling chalk hills, on the 10th December 1833. His early working life in the area was as an ag… read more