Broadside Ballads

Submitted by OCM on January 30, 2017 - 12:03

Venue, Timing and Cost

Venue: 
Holywell Music Room
Date(s): 
Saturday, 25 February 2017
Timing: 
7.30pm
Cost: 
£14 (£10 concessions)
Broadside Ballads

Three of the UK’s most innovative folk artists reinvent a collection of British Broadsides – low cost daily song sheets sold for pence - giving a rare insight into Britain’s music, literary and political history. Delving into the collection of Broadsides at the Bodleian Libraries and beyond, Sam Lee, Lisa Knapp and Nathaniel Mann lead a five-piece band, and bring to life Broadside Ballads for a new generation.

All three artists challenge the preconceptions of what ‘traditional folk’ should sound like. Sam Lee (Mercury nominated) has blazed a dizzying trail as a song collector and singer, well-loved for his rich, resonant voice. Sublime singer and fiddle player Lisa Knapp has established and evolved her own crafted sound and songwriting skill. Whilst sound adventurer Nathaniel Mann is well known for his work in Dead Rat Orchestra, and his performances involving instrument making, ethnography, folklore and storytelling.

Further Information

Contact Details: 

More details on our website http://www.ocmevents.org/ocm/events/broa...
Contact us on 01865 484777
Tickets can be purchased via Tickets Oxford
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