Vivien Ellis, The Carnival Band

Vivien Ellis, The Carnival Band

at St. Leonards Church, London
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Ballads were the popular songs of the 17th century. Printed on one sheet and sold for a penny in marketplaces, they told tales of murder, sex, revenge, true love and the supernatural to familiar (and often recycled) melodies.

Joined by vocalist Vivien Ellis, The Carnival Band brings to life a colourful cast of characters through some of the most imaginative and memorable songs and dance tunes of the age fusing the folk and the traditional.

Vivien Ellis

A hurdy-gurdy player and percussionist, as well as a talented singer.

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The Carnival Band

The Carnival Band appearing at this event

Four musical explorers, Andy Watts, Giles Lewin, Jub Davis and Steno Vitale play more than a dozen instruments including shawm, bagpipes, Turkish…

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St. Leonard's Church

119 Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch
London
E1 6JN

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St. Leonard's Church

119 Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch
London
E1 6JN

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