THIS WEDNESDAY: don't miss the rare chance to see Toronto folk duo Basset's unique sound in London for just the second time ever.

Wed 22 Apr
Tickets from £10.50
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John Jones is taking to the road with new music and old friends: Ray Cooper and Al Scott.

As well as John’s songs, expect Oysterband songs rarely featured live, together with Ray Cooper originals, songs from the Tradition and three voices in harmony.

Thu 30 Apr bit.ly/4lWGXFj

Among America's foremost interpreters of folk music, multi-instrumentalist Jeff Warner brings songs from the lumber camps, fishing villages and mountaintops of America to London for an intimate show.

Wed 13 May bit.ly/4cssoF5

Songs for the Workers A night of music to mark International Workers' Day, featuring Billy Bragg, Jackie Oates, Nick Hart, Jennifer Reid and Francy Devine.

Songs for the Workers is a night of music to mark International Workers' Day, also featuring Jackie Oates, Nick Hart, Jennifer Reid and Francy Devine. You can still grab tickets to join these inspiring folk musicians playing work songs, ballads and much more.

Thu 7 May bit.ly/41SuUjr

Songs for the Workers A night of music to mark International Workers' Day, featuring Billy Bragg, Jackie Oates, Nick Hart, Jennifer Reid and Francy Devine.

We have recently been informed that Peggy Seeger has sadly been advised to cancel her Songs for the Workers performance due to a period of ill health. We are, however, delighted to announce that Billy Bragg will perform in Peggy's place.

Thu 7 May bit.ly/41SuUjr

TARREN - Neither Maid nor Man (Live at Cecil Sharp House) YouTube video by Tarren music

TOMORROW: Tarren return to Cecil Sharp House two years on from their last sublime show. Don't miss out on their intricate arrangements, leading folk music to a new place while keeping the pulse of traditional dance at its heart.

Wed 15 Apr bit.ly/4byIFcB
🎶Neither Maid nor Man

@cecilsharphouse.bsky.social for London Barndance tonight! Andrew Swaine calling with Contrasaurus #contradancing

Arts and Minds: what's next for arts in schools?
We are delighted that alumni from the National Youth Folk Ensemble will be performing.
Cecil Sharp House, London
27 April, 10am-3pm
Free, tickets limited
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Tam Lin - Basset YouTube video by English Folk Dance and Song Society

Meet Basset: the Toronto-based folk duo bringing their unique sound, blending age-old stories and myths with everyday life, to London. You might just catch them in the Library beforehand digging through old songs...

Wed 22 Apr | 7.30pm
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Maypole Special!
Bring all the family to our May Family Barn Dance, and take part in lively ceilidh and maypole dancing to welcome in the spring!
For this dance, our caller is Martin Clarke, who will be joined by The Belles of London City
Sun 10 May, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Cecil Sharp House
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TARREN - Outside Time (Live at Cecil Sharp House) YouTube video by Tarren music

We can't stop listening to Tarren performing Outside Time live at Cecil Sharp House in 2024. Catch the progressive folk trio here next Wednesday.

Wed 15 Apr bit.ly/4byIFcB

This month at the House:

🎶 Gigs from National Youth Folk Ensemble, Holly Clarke, Tarren, Basset the Band and Oysterband's John Jones Trio
📚 Library Lecture from Vic Gammon on English Vernacular Fiddle Players 1600-1900
💃 Morris and English Country Dancing classes return for summer term

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Oysterband's powerful and charismatic singer John Jones is taking to the road with new music and old friends: Ray Cooper a.k.a. Chopper and Al Scott.

Don't miss a special opportunity to see this legendary trio live!

Thu 30 Apr bit.ly/4lWGXFj

This new book brings Britain’s folk history out of the shadows Zakia Sewell travels the length and breadth of Britain in Finding Albion, a deep dive into the nation’s long-forgotten culture and traditions

We've spotted a copy of Zakia Sewell's new release in the library, and it looks like a fascinating read. Zakia was part of our inaugural Black British Folk Takeover last autumn, and we can't wait to welcome her back to the House soon.
More on Finding Albion: bit.ly/4dT31yy

Tarren The new and the old are melded expertly by Tarren with their trademark sound that is progressing the folk genre.

The new and the old are melded expertly by Tarren with their trademark sound that is progressing the folk genre. The New-Folk trio return to the House, ready to captivate the audience with their unique blend of modular hooks and minimalist forms with traditional rhythms.

Wed 15 Apr bit.ly/4byIFcB

Canadian folk duo Basset are heading to London this April!

They're stopping at Cecil Sharp House for their first UK headline show with a live performance that is both sincere and disarmingly funny, with enough warmth to soothe anyone ready to lean in.

Wed 22 Apr bit.ly/4sED8HE

Join us for a special night of music created and performed by these rising stars and help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Youth Folk Ensemble!
Cecil Sharp House
Thur 2 Apr, 7:30pm
bit.ly/40kHLtX
Image shows members of the Ensemble going up in the folk music scene and up in a lift.

Holly Clarke is coming to Cecil Sharp House with her band and brand new album YouTube video by English Folk Dance and Song Society

Listen to Holly Clarke talk all things Wild, Feral, Fierce, her upcoming Cecil Sharp House gig and supernatural folky inspirations...

Thu 9 Apr | 7.30pm
Book now: bit.ly/4awTTxK

Trad Night: The Fraser Sisters Driving music with tales of the duo's experiences as musicians and sisters, far and wide.

The second Trad Night of this season is approaching!

National Youth Folk Ensemble Artistic Director and Blowzabella star Jo Freya teams up with Fi Fraser. Expect a mix of acapella, accompanied, driving tunes… but frankly they're worth seeing for the banter alone.

The Fraser Sisters
Wed 1 Apr

Last chance to book: Hannah James and Toby Kuhn visit us tomorrow🌷

Effortlessly blending, they explore the dialogue of cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion, weaving intricate layers of harmony and melody together to the beat and swish of percussive dance.

Thu 19 Mar bit.ly/4u0ypRJ

Jump Billy by Angeline Morrison and The Sorrow Songs Band. YouTube video by Angeline Morrison Music

Journey through the remarkable life of celebrity Black Regency busker Billy Waters with storytelling and music from Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Clarke Camilleri, Hamilton Gross, and Angeline Morrison, as well as Maz O'Connor, Tony Montague and Martin Simpson.

Jump Billy!
Wed 25 Mar bit.ly/3OAwnHH

National Youth Folk Ensemble Join us for a special night of music created and performed by these rising stars and help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Youth Folk Ensemble!

Join us for a special night of music created and performed by these rising stars and help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Youth Folk Ensemble!
Jo Freya will be awarded her prestigious EFDSS Gold Badge by Michael Morpurgo.
Thursday 2 April, 7:30pm
Book now: bit.ly/40kHLtX

TOMORROW: Emily Portman kicks off her tour here at the House, debuting her forthcoming album 'Dominion of Spells'.

The songs chronicle her own midlife experiences, with reflections on motherhood, burnout, the redemptive power of music…and shapeshifting into a werewolf!

Thu 12 Mar bit.ly/3O5khWP

Holly Clarke is taking her brand new album 'Wild, Feral, Fierce' on tour with a thumping band. Check out the new video for the second single, 'The Spectral Stag', a gruesome tale featuring a ghostly stag which was created with the support of an EFDSS bursary.

Thu 9 Apr bit.ly/4awTTxK

Lonesome Woods - Hannah James and Toby Kuhn YouTube video by hannah james

In a journey through sound, Hannah James and Toby Kuhn explore the dialogue of cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion in new and unexpected ways.

Check out the first single, 'Lonesome Woods', from their upcoming album, 'Where All Our Names Belong'.

At the House Thu 19 Mar bit.ly/4u0ypRJ

National Youth Folk Ensemble Open Days
These free days are a brilliant way to play folk music as part of a band, meet the tutor team, and find out more about the Ensemble.
Cecil Sharp House - 27 May
Exeter Phoenix - 28 May
Leeds Conservatoire - 30 May
Find out more and Book now: bit.ly/3Pl1TcN

Afridiziak spoke with Jump Billy! performer Angeline Morrison and creator Mary L. Shannon, ahead of the one-off event here on 25 Mar.

If you're curious about this Black disabled Regency celebrity, come along for a special night of music and storytelling.

Interview: bit.ly/4bc3hpz
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Ahead of her gig here on 9 April, rising folk star Holly Clarke is taking over our Instagram stories!

Follow along for a glimpse inside the life of a folk musician and to see how she's preparing to kick off her tour tomorrow: instagram.com/cecilsharphouse

🎟️ bit.ly/4awTTxK

This March:

🎵 Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening
🎹 Emily Portman and Friends
🪗 Hannah James and Toby Kuhn
🎻 Jump Billy!
👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Barn Dance
✊ Library Lecture: Lucy Wright
🕺 Folk Education Development Day: Adapting Folk Dance with Older People
And our regular dance classes!

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There are still spaces at our second ever Chilled Queer Ceilidh this Saturday - a fun, relaxed afternoon of dancing and live music that prioritises inclusivity.

Find out what makes this ceilidh special on our website: bit.ly/4abC5GX

Sat 28 Feb | 4pm - 7pm
Photo: Rosie Reed Gold