This magical Irish folk song is of unknown origin, but with its earliest incarnations to be found in Tír Chonaill. It has a melody said by some to have Oriental influences, but this may be coincidental. It tells of a young man who speaks of his fiance with awe as she travels through places in […]
Here is another timeless classic from one of the best folk-singers of them all. Ralph McTell’s back-catalogue is impressive. Do we see his likes today, or has the era of the folk singer gone to where it sleeps with the blues? https://youtu.be/zxvLnLLJopI If you enjoyed this, please share
This is a beautifully haunting ballad performed perfectly by Fairport Convention. Sandy Denny’s vocals are angelic in this and she was taken from us much too soon. If you enjoyed this, please share
Here is a pleasant ballad from the English maestro. Folk music is much undervalued in Britain. Martin Carthy demonstrates why it should be afforded greater status among the music -appreciating public, If you enjoyed this, please share
Bragg’s music is as relevant today as it was when written, as are his political views.
The lyrics are poetry. The melody is art. The performance is gold.
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