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Boat to Row

Contemporary Folk band featuring Michael King, Benjamin Gilchrist, Anna Bennett , Lydia Glanville Hannah Fathers

Cecilia Costello

Cecilia Costello (née Kelly, 24 October 1884–20 April 1976) was an English traditional singer whose repertoire of folk songs was recorded by folk music scholars in the 1950s and 1960s. Born near the Bull Ring in Birmingham, she was the youngest of 10 children of parents who left Ireland to escape famine. She is first… Read More »Cecilia Costello

Dave Swarbrick

One of the giants of Birmingham’s musical history, Dave Swarbrick is an English folk musician and singer-songwriter. He has been described by Ashley Hutchings as ‘the most influential [British] fiddle player bar none’ and his style has been copied or developed by almost every British, and many world folk violin players who have followed him.… Read More »Dave Swarbrick

Under The Greenwood

“Under The Greenwood was a fantastic club but welcomed folk/rock as well, the club was run by Tom Cordrey.” – Elizabeth Jones  

Harvey Andrews

Harvey John Andrews (born 7 May 1943 in Stechford, Birmingham) is an English singer, songwriter, and poet. Career From 1964, Andrews supported his nascent career as a singer/songwriter by working as a schoolteacher, before becoming a full-time professional musician in 1966. Harvey Andrews has produced 17 successful albums singing his own songs, many of which… Read More »Harvey Andrews

Ian Campbell: In Memory

It was with sadness that the Birmingham Music Archive  learned of the passing of Ian Campbell yesterday (Saturday 24 November). Ian, along with is sister Lorna and his Folk Group were part of the British Folk Revival in the 6os and were central figures in the vibrant folk scene of Birmingham. Responsible for the first… Read More »Ian Campbell: In Memory