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'this festival is reshaping the role of women within folk music, giving a platform for musicians...whose music touches on the experience of being a woman in the modern age. It’s the beautiful tradition of folk, reframed and charged with female power.' @thenewfeminist.bsky.social

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Coming up soon @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social: Amy Hollinrake 🦋 Blending folk with jazz rhythms and synths, Amy draws on women’s stories within folklore, brought to life by her breath-taking vocals. "Hollinrake’s voice captivates, a Sandy Denny for a new century" – TradFolk Tickets: bit.ly/41Oh4hz

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In celebration of Make Music Day on Sat 21 June, Cecil Sharp House Choir join forces with Bellow Fellows for an afternoon of folk song here at the House For more details and how to book your free place: bit.ly/4iNuGAv #makemusic #MakeMusicDay #musicforthesoul #choir

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Super Early Bird Tickets for The Sidmouth Folk Festival (1-8 August) close at midnight on Sunday 23rd March. Book your season tickets now for festive folk fun by the sea before prices go up. @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk

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Time has flown by and there are only 2 more English Country Dancing classes this term. Tonight's session will be a request evening, where regulars pick what they'd like to dance. However, all are welcome, as each dance is taught fresh on the day; no need to bring a partner. bit.ly/4kEBthy

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The hit show returns to Cecil Sharp House after a sold-out night last spring! @threeacresacow.bsky.social is a history of land rights and protest in folk song and story. “Everyone should see this show” – George Monbiot Thu 1 May bit.ly/4gh6OUv

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Classic Folk is here with new releases, unaccompanied classics, old favourites, and, as always, a couple of tunes.

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Our National Youth Folk Ensemble played a knock-out gig at the Fire Station in Sunderland recently. You can still catch them as they will be playing at Cecil Sharp House, London on 10 April Oxford Folk Festival on 11 April Book your tickets: bit.ly/4iHJPmB Photos by Amelia Read

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📣We are recruiting📣 Deadline is Monday We are looking for a new Archivist to join our team at the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS). The role, responsible for the cataloguing, organisation and preservation of the archives. The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday bit.ly/4hxsImw

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🚨 GIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Get to know The Crossroads, a new concert series presenting modern takes on folk music. This very first edition features three exciting bands from across the country: The Hop, Weaver and Wood and Rebecka Edlund & Phoebe Harty. Wed 2 Jul bit.ly/3DqendX #londongigs #folkmusic

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An evening of Swedish fiddle music, polska dances and social dance presented by master musicians Emma Reid and Ellika Frisell. 'This will be the best fiddle gig of the year' - @samsweeney.bsky.social Sat 22 Mar bit.ly/3CWNoWK

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TOMORROW: Feminist Folk Club Festival! What better way to spend International Women's Day than celebrating women in folk? Discover new voices such as Lucy and Hazel, Daisy Beau and Jasmine Kennedy, and enjoy established favourites like Emily Portman, Nancy Kerr and Sandra Kerr. bit.ly/3ZCtlpm

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Ace EP review for EFDSS' current Creative Bursary artists, Lucy & Hazel from Bright Young Folk "This astonishing record is just the start: go buy it now!". You can also catch the duo who are playing in our Feminist Folk Club Festival tomorrow! Read it here: bit.ly/4hj9aCm

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Our spring Trad Night series kicks off next week, and we've just released extra tickets for John Kirkpatrick due to high demand - head to our website now to grab them while you can! Wed 12 Mar John Kirkpatrick Wed 2 Apr Pete Coe Wed 7 May Christine Kydd Book now: bit.ly/4kurxXW #tradnight

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What's on this March at Cecil Sharp House! efdss.org

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Check out out Spotify playlist for a taste of the artists playing the Feminist Folk Club Festival on Sat 8 Mar. Book your tickets now: bit.ly/3ZCtlpm

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EFDSS bursary recipient Amy Hollinrake recorded a selection of folk songs for this Between The Ears programme on Van Gogh’s time in Brixton in the 1880s during his 20s. Have a listen, and why not book tickets to see Amy here at Cecil Sharp House on Thu 24 April. Tickets: bit.ly/41jFwII

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Award-winning fiddle player Ryan Young brings his spellbinding interpretations of traditional Scottish music to Cecil Sharp House. "….leading the ‘New Wave’ of traditional Scottish fiddlers, virtuoso Ryan Young" – BBC World on 3 Wed 16 Apr bit.ly/4ijF4QZ

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The countdown is on to our Feminist Folk Club Festival on Sat 8 March! Don't miss this stellar line-up of Nancy and Sandra Kerr, Jasmine Kennedy, Emily Portman, Lucy & Hazel and Daisy Beau. bit.ly/3ZCtlpm

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Don't miss Cole at the House this Wednesday: 🎟️bit.ly/4f6yavF Read a review of his debut solo album from @klofmag.bsky.social below ⬇️

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Let’s Dance: give folk dance a try! From 25 Feb to 6 March we’re getting involved in #LetsDance, the national campaign to get the nation dancing, with Angela Rippon. We’re offering free places for new participants to our fun and friendly #FolkDance classes at Cecil Sharp House. bit.ly/436hP7L

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Diatonic accordionists Anne Niepold (Belgium) and Andy Cutting (UK) are joining up in London, as Duo Niepold Cutting. Wed 9 Apr bit.ly/4gmjF7O #accordion

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The next Folk Education Development Day @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social is on Saturday 15th March. The focus will be on disability inclusion. There will be opportunities available for all to participate in dance and discussion. www.efdss.org/whats-on/66-....

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Coming up soon: Emma Reid and Ellika Frisell, with support Sawney White Bird. An evening of Swedish fiddle music, polska dances and social dance. Sat 22 Mar bit.ly/3CWNoWK

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London friends! @thenestcollective.bsky.social have released tickets for their Spring Ceilidh. All dancing abilities welcome - see you there 👋 📍 Grand Junction, Paddington, London, W2 5TF ⏰ 28th & 29th March, 7pm - 10:30pm More info: thenestcollective.co.uk/events/sprin...

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Our friends @efdss.bsky.social are putting on a Feminist Folk Club Festival Sat 8 March | Cecil Sharp House Feminist Folk Club nights have been such a success that they’re putting on a festival to mark International Women’s Day🔥 More info here: www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-...

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💟 FEMINIST FOLK CLUB FESTIVAL ✊ SPOTLIGHT ON NANCY KERR 🎤 Ahead of the Feminist Folk Club Festival on International Women's Day, we wanted to shine a light on the inspirational musicians and hosts who will be taking to the stage. Next up: Nancy Kerr

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💟 FEMINIST FOLK CLUB FESTIVAL ✊ SPOTLIGHT ON LUCY & HAZEL 🎤 Ahead of the Feminist Folk Club Festival on International Women's Day, we wanted to shine a light on the inspirational musicians and hosts who will be taking to the stage. Next up: Lucy & Hazel

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💟 FEMINIST FOLK CLUB FESTIVAL ✊ SPOTLIGHT ON EMILY PORTMAN 🎤 Ahead of the Feminist Folk Club Festival on International Women's Day, we wanted to shine a light on the inspirational musicians and hosts who will be taking to the stage. Next up: Emily Portman

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Ahead of the Feminist Folk Club Festival on International Women's Day, we wanted to shine a light on the inspirational female musicians and hosts who will be taking to the stage! First up: Sandra Kerr

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