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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'.

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...

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

Reviews

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.

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Photos of Annual Affairs with Homer Sykes

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Billy Bragg

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

Not-so-rapid-fire questions with Martin Carthy

Leon Rosselson – Chronicling the Times – a review

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