Eliza Carthy Whitby, UK
Describing herself simply as a 'modern English musician', Eliza Carthy is one of the most recognisable faces in British
folk.
From the purest unaccompanied traditional songs to original music incorporating myriad influences, she has moved through English folk music like a force of nature, both stirring it up & putting it back on the map.
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There's a similarity in song writing between Richard Thompson and Hugh Cornwell which maybe isn't surprising as they went to the same school at the same time, although Thompson is older. Due to Thompson's association with John French of Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band I searched for his work on the Bandcamp app. French, Thompson and Cornwell all have albums on the app which I'm very pleased about. Only Thompson has released contemporary albums, much to his credit.
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Bloody Noses EP
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John Drumbo French from Captain Beefheart and The Magic Band worked with Thompson on two albums along with Fred Frith and Henry Kaiser. Those two French, Frith, Kaiser and Thompson albums led me to this. Also, Richard Thompson taught Hugh Cornwell (of The Stranglers) how to play the bass guitar in a band when they were both at the same school (Emil and The Detectives?). With a career spanning 50 years and playing with two of my heroes (French and Cornwell) Thompson has produced a fascinating EP.
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Still As Your Sleeping
by Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan
supported by 33 fans who also own “Pulling Hard Against the Stream”
Thanks for the beautiful music Karine and Dave. it's been a while since I've felt so emotional listening to a new album. Every lyric is so beautifully supported by the piano parts.
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The Water is the Shovel of the Shore
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Traditional folk music and field recordings meld into fascinating long-form sound collages on the new LP from Shovel Dance Collective.
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Scottish harpist and singer Rachel Newton brings an innovative, intensely emotional touch to traditional music on this dreamy LP.
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This album speaks to the continuum of African diasporic culture that is central to the vibrant canon of Americana folk music.
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Live From London
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supported by 31 fans who also own “Pulling Hard Against the Stream”
Guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire. Once heard, never forgotten.
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