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Billy Bragg

Leon Rosselson stands in Piccadilly Circus, playing acoustic guitar and strumming an acoustic guitar. He is in his old age.

Leon Rosselson – Chronicling the Times – a review

Explore Leon Rosselson's protest-driven folk music journey in this compelling compilation album featuring collaborations with iconic artists.

Interviews

Not-so-rapid-fire questions with Martin Carthy

From Paul Simon to Billy Bragg to Stewart Lee; from Peggy Seeger to Eliza Carthy to Anaïs Mitchell, some of Martin Carthy's biggest fans line up the questions...

the old songs podcast

The Old Songs Podcast: Ep6 – ‘Hard Time of Old England’, ft. Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg and Jon Wilks discuss the origins and meaning of the tradfolk classic, 'Hard Times of Old England'.

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Photos of Annual Affairs with Homer Sykes

Clog-making – and why we should cherish it

The Tradfolk guide to Christmas gifts for folkies

Photos of Annual Affairs with Homer Sykes

Myth Country – the Charlie Cooper Interview

Vine, Violin and Vigour: A Folk Celebration of Harvest

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The Old Songs Podcast: Se2Ep8 – ‘Princess Royal’, ft. John Spiers

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Myth Country – the Charlie Cooper Interview

Billy Bragg

Leon Rosselson – Chronicling the Times – a review

Not-so-rapid-fire questions with Martin Carthy

The Old Songs Podcast: Ep6 – ‘Hard Time of Old England’, ft. Billy Bragg

A Beginner’s Guide to the Sheffield Carols

The best traditional Christmas songs, as chosen by traditional singers

Folk and family: an interview with Jackie Oates

In Winter, The Unthanks Find New Musical Landscapes

Myth Country – the Charlie Cooper Interview