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The Fisher Family
1,280 listeners
The Fisher Family (from Scotland) were well-respected folk-singers. Archie Fisher (born 1939; died 2025) sang traditional songs, as well as… read moreThe Fisher Family (from Scotland) were well-respected folk-singers. Archie Fisher (born 1939; died 2025) sang traditional songs, as well as writing his own; his younger sister Ray Fisher (born 26 November 1940; died 31 August 2011) sang… read moreThe Fisher Family (from Scotland) were well-respected folk-singers. Archie Fisher (born 1939; died 2025) sang traditional songs, as well as writing his own; his younger sister Ray Fisher (born 26 November 1940; died 31 August 2011) sang old ballads in a magnificent voice; Cilla Fisher, with her … read more
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Robin & Barry Dransfield
1,080 listeners
One of the renowned acts of the English folk revival, brothers Robin & Barry Dransfield made two albums that continue to be regarded as… read moreOne of the renowned acts of the English folk revival, brothers Robin & Barry Dransfield made two albums that continue to be regarded as classics: ‘The Rout Of The Blues’ (1970) and ‘Lord Of All I Behold’ (1971). Both albums feature b… read moreOne of the renowned acts of the English folk revival, brothers Robin & Barry Dransfield made two albums that continue to be regarded as classics: ‘The Rout Of The Blues’ (1970) and ‘Lord Of All I Behold’ (1971). Both albums feature beautiful vocal harmonies with guitar and fiddle accompanimen… read more
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Steve Ashley
3,000 listeners
Steve Ashley (born in London in 1946) is an English folk singer and songwriter. He has played a significant role in the development of Brit… read moreSteve Ashley (born in London in 1946) is an English folk singer and songwriter. He has played a significant role in the development of British folk-rock, performing as a lead singer with the first Albion Country Band, then with his own R… read moreSteve Ashley (born in London in 1946) is an English folk singer and songwriter. He has played a significant role in the development of British folk-rock, performing as a lead singer with the first Albion Country Band, then with his own Ragged Robin and various line-ups of The Steve Ashley Band. H… read more
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Andrew Cronshaw
3,402 listeners
Andrew Cronshaw (born 18 April 1949) is a British multi-instrumentalist and producer/leader of the Finnish/Armenian/British band SANS. Among the instruments he plays is a 74-stringed electrified chord zither, a marovantele (a 44-stringed double-sided kantele of his own devising), a wide range of … read more
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The Ian Campbell Folk Group
3,877 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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Ron Kavana
2,138 listeners
Ron Kavana (born Ronnie Kavanagh in Dublin on 25 December 1950; died 4 May 2024) was a London-based Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and… read moreRon Kavana (born Ronnie Kavanagh in Dublin on 25 December 1950; died 4 May 2024) was a London-based Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and band leader remembered for his eclectic group Alias Ron Kavana and for his appearances on The Pog… read moreRon Kavana (born Ronnie Kavanagh in Dublin on 25 December 1950; died 4 May 2024) was a London-based Irish singer, songwriter, guitarist and band leader remembered for his eclectic group Alias Ron Kavana and for his appearances on The Pogues' album "If I Should Fall From Grace With God&q… read more
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Julie Felix
12,520 listeners
Julie Felix (born Julie Ann Felix in Santa Barbara, CA, on 14 June 1938; died 22 March 2020) was an American-born British-based folk record… read moreJulie Felix (born Julie Ann Felix in Santa Barbara, CA, on 14 June 1938; died 22 March 2020) was an American-born British-based folk recording artist who achieved success in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her biggest hit was in 1970 wit… read moreJulie Felix (born Julie Ann Felix in Santa Barbara, CA, on 14 June 1938; died 22 March 2020) was an American-born British-based folk recording artist who achieved success in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Her biggest hit was in 1970 with “If I Could (El Condor Pasa)”. The song that best exempli… read more
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Swan Arcade
3,187 listeners
Swan Arcade was a British folk music vocal group formed in 1970. Renowned for their potent a cappella vocals and intricate close harmonies,… read moreSwan Arcade was a British folk music vocal group formed in 1970. Renowned for their potent a cappella vocals and intricate close harmonies, the band was a leading light of the British folk revival, drawing upon gospel, blues, and pop mus… read moreSwan Arcade was a British folk music vocal group formed in 1970. Renowned for their potent a cappella vocals and intricate close harmonies, the band was a leading light of the British folk revival, drawing upon gospel, blues, and pop music traditions to create a unique bridge between past and pre… read more
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The Young Tradition
10,625 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) An English folk trio of the mid-1960s; 2) An American/Swedish indie-pop duo si… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) An English folk trio of the mid-1960s; 2) An American/Swedish indie-pop duo signed to Matinée Recordings in 2003. 1) The Young Tradition was an English folk trio remembered f… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) An English folk trio of the mid-1960s; 2) An American/Swedish indie-pop duo signed to Matinée Recordings in 2003. 1) The Young Tradition was an English folk trio remembered for their albums of mainly traditional British folk music, su… read more
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Frankie Armstrong
5,529 listeners
Frankie Armstrong (born January 13, 1941 in Workington, Cumbria, England) is a singer and voice teacher. With a repertoire ranging from tra… read moreFrankie Armstrong (born January 13, 1941 in Workington, Cumbria, England) is a singer and voice teacher. With a repertoire ranging from traditional ballads to music-hall and contemporary songs, often focusing on the lives of women, and i… read moreFrankie Armstrong (born January 13, 1941 in Workington, Cumbria, England) is a singer and voice teacher. With a repertoire ranging from traditional ballads to music-hall and contemporary songs, often focusing on the lives of women, and involved with folk and political songs from the 1950s, she ha… read more