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Marianne Faithfull: the great survivor

Andrew Curry writes: Marianne Faithfull, who died last week, was best known for being one of the faces of the ‘60s, and perhaps also for her outstanding post-punk record Broken English, but she also had a lifelong relationship with folk... Read more →


The tragic death of Johnny Duhan, Irish singer-songwriter and 'gentle soul'

Jan 2025 update : this article is getting lots of visits from Ireland. You’re all hugely welcome but feedback would be appreciated in comments below. Also a clue to what brought you here ! I believe an RTE programme has... Read more →


John Mayall, godfather to the British blues boom

Andrew Curry writes: It’s astonishing, really, that the blues guitarist and bandleader John Mayall, who has just died, reached the age of 90. He had lived the life, playing and touring from the 1960s until the start of the 2020s.... Read more →


´May his memory be a blessing…´. A short appreciation of Happy Traum

Bill Taylor writes: Linda Thompson’s words on Facebook can hardly be bettered: “A fabulous musician, and a wonderful man, but above all, an incredible husband and father. When all is said and done, that’s the measure of a great man.... Read more →


RIP Heather Wood: outstanding singer, tank driver and wit

Colin Randall writes Another important figure of the British folk revival has left us. Heather Wood was the last surviving former member of The Young Tradition, whose glorious harmonies gave explosive impact to old songs. She was 79 and had... Read more →