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English Dance &
Song is the longest-established magazine devoted to folk music, dance
and song in the country. First published in 1936, it has appeared at least
four times a year ever since. |
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Issue 72-1
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This issue has quite an emphasis on dance, in all its forms, and also focuses on Cecil Sharp, in continuing The Singer, Song and Source feature is Hannah James & Sam Sweeney, whose song is ‘William Taylor’ John Messenger of Leominster Morris describes how they celebrated the centenary of Cecil Sharp’s visit to Herefordshire, And 2010 is the centenary of Sharp’s first visit to Sheffield’s Grenoside Sword Dancers. Cecil Sharp’s diaries from his collecting trips to the southern Appalachians of America are now available on the web. There’s a feature on the National Youth Folklore Troupe of England (NYFTE) by Sherry Neyhus. Jackie Toaduff was a superb clog dancer in the 1950s and 60s. Chris Metherell and Alex Fisher recall his dancing, Caller Cat Kelly has started a scheme to encourage new dance callers. Roger Nicholls’ Gold Badge citation is published. Plus all the regular features – festive round-up, EFDSS Matters, news, reviews and dance events. Sound and Video Files
‘William Taylor’ sung by Hannah James & Sam Sweeney, specially recorded for EDS. With thanks to Hannah and Sam. www.hannahandsam.co.uk
Watch Jackie Toaduff dancing. A clip of Jackie Toaduff’s encore display at the EFDSS Royal Albert Hall Festival in 1964 can be seen at
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The range
of interests include traditional song, traditional dance (social, display,
ceremonial), traditional music, custom and children's games. The geographical
spread is not confined to England, but may also include Scotland, Wales
and Ireland; as well as the USA, and other areas of the world which may
be appropriate. |
By email write to eds.editor
@the domain name efdss.org |
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