The Copper Family, Martin Carthy, Maddy Prior, Spiro, Olivia Chaney, Lisa Knapp, Nancy Wallace, The Bootleg YT, Hladowski And Joynes, Jim Causley, Longhill Ramblers
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Ten Thousand Times Adieu: Bob Copper Centenary
The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) and The Copper Family invite you to celebrate the life, work and legacy of this gentle giant of the folk world, Bob Copper.
In his lifetime Bob was responsible for collecting and recording many folk songs, not only preserving the tunes and lyrics, but ensuring that the style in which they were sung remained true to that of his forefathers.
From 2pm - 6pm, there will be screenings, sing-arounds and presentations
Activities will include:
• Screening of Copper Songs and A Song for Every Season
• Sussex Sing Around
• Shirley Collins on Bob Copper
The concert will commence at 7:40pm.
All profits from the event will be donated to the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library.
The Copper Family
Traditional singing family from Rottingdean in Sussex who can trace back their roots in the village since records began. They have passed down many of…
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Martin Carthy
Former member of Steeleye Span, The Albion Band and folk super group Band Of Hope, Martin Carthy was awarded the MBE in 1998 for services to folk…
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Maddy Prior
Maddy's career began in the late 60s on the folk circuit, gaining prominence in folk-rock band, Steeleye Span and has seen her collaborate with…
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Also Appearing
Spiro, Olivia Chaney, Lisa Knapp, Nancy Wallace, The Bootleg YT, Hladowski And Joynes, Jim Causley, Longhill Ramblers
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