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    Read more about the article Norma Waterson, British Folksinger, 1939-2022

    Norma Waterson, British Folksinger, 1939-2022

    • Post published:February 2, 2022
    • Post author:Michael Kornfeld
    • Post category:Uncategorized

    Norma Waterson, a leading voice in British folk music, died January 30, 2022 at age 82. Waterson -- who performed and recorded with her siblings Mike and Lal, her husband Martin Carthy, and their daughter Eliza Carthy -- had recently been hospitalized with pneumonia.

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    Read more about the article Tony Barrand, 1945-2022

    Tony Barrand, 1945-2022

    • Post published:January 30, 2022
    • Post author:Michael Kornfeld
    • Post category:Uncategorized

    Tony Barrand, a traditional folk and sea chantey singer, folklorist, and Morris & clog dancer died on January 29, 2022. Barrand, 76, was half of the musical duo Roberts and Barrand, and also performed and recorded with Nowell Sing We Clear. Folk Music Notebook will honor his life and work today (January 30).

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