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Laura Smyth

The Best British Folk Songs as chosen by some of the country's favourite folk singers

The Best British folk songs, as chosen by British folk singers

From Martin Carthy to Laura Smyth, some of Britain's favourite traditional folk singers pick the British folk songs they think you should hear.

Laura Smyth and Ted Kemp stand on the embankment of the Thames, looking down at the camera

Interviews

The Laura Smyth & Ted Kemp Interview

Laura Smyth & Ted Kemp chat about their album, The Poacher's Fate, the Pendle Witches, and getting into the folk tradition.

Laura Smyth and Ted Kemp smile next to an industrial chimney

Reviews

Laura Smyth & Ted Kemp, The Poacher’s Fate

A wonderful album of stripped-down restraint, showcasing the songs as much (if not more) than the singers themselves.

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