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Lal Waterson
2,641 listeners
Lal Waterson (born Elaine Waterson, 15 February 1943 - died 4 September 1998) was an English folksinger and songwriter. She sang with, amon… read moreLal Waterson (born Elaine Waterson, 15 February 1943 - died 4 September 1998) was an English folksinger and songwriter. She sang with, among others, The Watersons, The Waterdaughters and Blue Murder. She was born in Hull, East Yorkshire … read moreLal Waterson (born Elaine Waterson, 15 February 1943 - died 4 September 1998) was an English folksinger and songwriter. She sang with, among others, The Watersons, The Waterdaughters and Blue Murder. She was born in Hull, East Yorkshire and died in Robin Hood's Bay. Lal Waterson was the sist… read more -
Lal Waterson & Oliver Knight
2,815 listeners
With family members in The Watersons, Lal created classic performances of folksongs - the rich textures of their voices, inspired harmonies… read moreWith family members in The Watersons, Lal created classic performances of folksongs - the rich textures of their voices, inspired harmonies and feeling for words and music bringing meaning and currency to what had previously been a stilt… read moreWith family members in The Watersons, Lal created classic performances of folksongs - the rich textures of their voices, inspired harmonies and feeling for words and music bringing meaning and currency to what had previously been a stilted, schoolroom genre. In 1972, Lal and Mike Waterson's … read more -
The Young Tradition
9,566 listeners
1 English folk band from the mid-1960s 2 American/Swedish indie-pop duo signed to Matinée Recordings in 2003 1. The 1960s Young Tradition a… read more1 English folk band from the mid-1960s 2 American/Swedish indie-pop duo signed to Matinée Recordings in 2003 1. The 1960s Young Tradition apparently was formed by chance when Peter Bellamy and Royston Wood met when they were camping on a… read more1 English folk band from the mid-1960s 2 American/Swedish indie-pop duo signed to Matinée Recordings in 2003 1. The 1960s Young Tradition apparently was formed by chance when Peter Bellamy and Royston Wood met when they were camping on a friend's floor, and started making harmonies together… read more -
Shirley Collins & The Albion Country Band
3,672 listeners
Shirley Collins & The Albion Country Band was the pairing of British folk singer Shirley Collins and British folk ensemble Albion Count… read moreShirley Collins & The Albion Country Band was the pairing of British folk singer Shirley Collins and British folk ensemble Albion Country Band. When their album was first released in 1971, it was regarded as adventurous, combining a… read moreShirley Collins & The Albion Country Band was the pairing of British folk singer Shirley Collins and British folk ensemble Albion Country Band. When their album was first released in 1971, it was regarded as adventurous, combining a traditional English singer with 25 musicians, some from a f… read more -
Shirley & Dolly Collins
12,913 listeners
Shirley & Dolly Collins are a renowned English folk duo from Sussex consisting of sisters Shirley Collins and Dolly Collins. Their semi… read moreShirley & Dolly Collins are a renowned English folk duo from Sussex consisting of sisters Shirley Collins and Dolly Collins. Their seminal recording is considered by many to be 'Anthems in Eden', released in 1969. It featur… read moreShirley & Dolly Collins are a renowned English folk duo from Sussex consisting of sisters Shirley Collins and Dolly Collins. Their seminal recording is considered by many to be 'Anthems in Eden', released in 1969. It featured a suite of songs centred on the changes in rural England … read more -
Tim Hart and Maddy Prior
12,640 listeners
Starting out in the late 1960s as a singing duo on the folk club scene of St. Albans, England, Tim Hart and Maddy Prior released several al… read moreStarting out in the late 1960s as a singing duo on the folk club scene of St. Albans, England, Tim Hart and Maddy Prior released several albums together before becoming founder members of the iconic English folk-rock band Steeleye Span. … read moreStarting out in the late 1960s as a singing duo on the folk club scene of St. Albans, England, Tim Hart and Maddy Prior released several albums together before becoming founder members of the iconic English folk-rock band Steeleye Span. Tim Hart died of lung cancer on 24 December 2009, aged 61. View wiki -
Steve Ashley
2,741 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 -
Maddy Prior & June Tabor
8,558 listeners
Maddy Prior & June Tabor was a British folk duo that combined the vocal talents of Maddy Prior and June Tabor. As a duo they released t… read moreMaddy Prior & June Tabor was a British folk duo that combined the vocal talents of Maddy Prior and June Tabor. As a duo they released the album entitled "Silly Sisters" in 1976 album as their first collaborative effort. The… read moreMaddy Prior & June Tabor was a British folk duo that combined the vocal talents of Maddy Prior and June Tabor. As a duo they released the album entitled "Silly Sisters" in 1976 album as their first collaborative effort. The pair later adopted the name Silly Sisters for subsequent projects. View wiki -
The Copper Family
3,327 listeners
The Copper Family is a multi-generational British folksinging family whose work spans the period from the 1840s to the present. They sing … read moreThe Copper Family is a multi-generational British folksinging family whose work spans the period from the 1840s to the present. They sing traditional folk songs of south England and are the only and original source for many of the songs… read moreThe Copper Family is a multi-generational British folksinging family whose work spans the period from the 1840s to the present. They sing traditional folk songs of south England and are the only and original source for many of the songs they sing. Their style of delivery is rough-and-ready uniso… read more -
Mike Waterson
3,136 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