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Discovering Martin Simpson: 18 songs to get you started

A cohort of Martin Simpson fans pick the songs they think you ought to hear.

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The Old Songs Podcast: Ep13 – ‘The Cruel Mother’, ft. Rosie Hood

Rosie Hood and Jon Wilks discuss 'The Cruel Mother', a traditional song that surely continues to have relevance in these modern times.

Traditional folk singer, Rosie Hood, photographed by Elly Lucas

Interviews

The Rosie Hood Interview

Traditional folk singer, Rosie Hood, discusses her new album, The Beautiful and the Actual, and gives the finest definition of folk music we've heard.

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The best traditional May songs, as chosen by traditional singers

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Rosie Hood

Discovering Martin Simpson: 18 songs to get you started

The Old Songs Podcast: Ep13 – ‘The Cruel Mother’, ft. Rosie Hood

The Rosie Hood Interview

May Day Morris: Where to find Morris dancing near me

The best traditional May songs, as chosen by traditional singers

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

Customs Uncovered: The Maypole

Myth Country – the Charlie Cooper Interview