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A scrapbook page of images from the legendary folk and blues club, Les Cousins. Featuring photos of Paul Simon, Donovan, Andy Matheou and John Martyn, as well as membership cards and diary entries.

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Les Cousins: In Celebration of a Legendary Music Club

Les Cousins – 49 Greek Street, London – ought to be spoken about in the same breath as The Cavern....

Graham Coxon sits on a bollard in front of a grey brick wall. He is wearing a deerhunter's hap, beige trousers, a blue worker's jacket and brown boots.

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Graham Coxon on Martin Carthy, Morris dancing and the folk scene

In his new book, Blur's guitarist, Graham Coxon, dedicates a chapter to his passion for British folk music and reveals his love of Martin Carthy.

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