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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · 6h

A Basket Full of Eggs is proudly brought to you by EFDSS and the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library in collaboration with the University of East Anglia and researchers from the University of Sheffield, and Patrin Films.

Find out more and watch the trailer: bit.ly/3VRQh1f

A Basket Full of Eggs

Over the last few years, the English Folk Dance and Song Society and the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library has collaborated with the University of East Anglia and researchers from the University of Sh...

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · 6h

Romani filmmaker and advocate Liza Mortimer unearths her family's musical legacy in the EFDSS archives, revealing how her great-grandmother, Minty Smith, and other Romani people played a vital role in preserving England's traditional folk songs.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 14h

Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver: Thu 9 Oct

With Lisa's distinctive voice, alongside Gerry's fiddle virtuosity and trailblazing production, they're crafting an auditory journey that honours the past while boldly stepping into new musical territories.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 14h

Yes, sorry about this! Deleting and correcting now.

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STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY FROM EFDSS

At the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) we strive to create an open culture of belonging where everyone feels safe, represented and respected.

Folk is for Everyone.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 2d

Coming up soon: Will Pound and Jenn Butterworth.

The harmonica, melodeon and guitar playing duo create a skilfully spontaneous combination of folk, jazz, and blues with roots in the English and Scottish traditions.
Wed 22 Oct bit.ly/45e8SK8

Will Pound and Jenn Butterworth

Two outstanding talents share an eclectic mix of high energy tunes and uplifting songs.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 5d

This October is PACKED with gigs - check out our programme for the rest of the month...

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 5d

📢We are searching for the next Artistic Director for the National Youth Folk Ensemble. 🎼
This is a freelance role for an exceptional folk music performer and educator to lead on the artistic vision of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.
Apply before 9am, Monday 17 November
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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 6d

One of England’s most revered folk performers, Martin Simpson returns to Cecil Sharp House later this month to preview new material and reimagine his well-loved hits.

Thu 16 Oct
7.30pm
Book now bit.ly/3GP7WTm

Martin Simpson

“One of the virtuoso instrumentalists of the English music scene... sounds better than ever" The Guardian

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · 6d

Free Taster Session for young musicians on Sun 5 Oct, 2pm-5pm

Bring along your own instruments for a day playing together with other young musicians and see if joining the London Youth Folk Ensemble is for you.
@cecilsharphouse.bsky.social 2 Regent’s Park Road, London NW1 7AY

London Youth Folk Ensemble at Folk by the Oak, July 2025

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Angeline Morrison @angelcakepie2.bsky.social · 7d

Mataio Austin Dean of Shovel Dance Collective & I will be singing a set of unaccompanied trad songs mentioning Black ancestors. Join us & the incredible lineup of glorious Black British Folk Artists on 4 October at @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social
Tickets: www.efdss.org/whats-on/26-...

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 7d

Our Black British Folk Takeover is one of The Londonist's Things To Do In London This Weekend!
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Things To Do In London This Weekend: 4-5 October 2025

Begin the month in style.

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · 8d

Interview with Angeline Morrison @angelcakepie2.bsky.social EFDSS Board member and Curator of our Black British Folk Takeover event taking place at @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social on 4 October
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Angeline Morrison – interview • Afridiziak Theatre News

Growing up Black, queer, and from the ends wasn’t just tough - it was war. Every time I left the house in South East London’s Thamesmead,

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 9d

Calling all callers for the social folk dance census!
We are conducting a census to find out more about social folk dance callers in the 21st century. Whether you’re a seasoned expert, or just call occasionally for fun, we want to hear from you!
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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 14d

Come back tomorrow to meet the fascinating speakers!

Sat 4 Oct
Doors 1.15pm
Book now: bit.ly/4f02wBB
#BlackBritishFolkTakeover #blackmusic #blackculture💪🏾 #blacklondon #blackhistorymonth❤️🖤💚

Black British Folk Takeover

Song, Music, Storytelling & More from British Folkies of the African Diaspora.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 14d

A commanding singer and player of the Anglo concertina and melodeon, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne plays traditional songs and tunes along with some self-penned material and some surprises along the way.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 14d

Calliope are an experimental, multi-instrumental folk duo. Femi Oriogun-Williams and Bianca Wilson take inspiration from folk traditions of the black diasporic transatlantic world, blending trad tunes, ancestral musical traditions and cosmic modernity.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 14d

Marie Bashiru’s music resembles a melting pot of folk, soul and indie rock, and points to a new and unique sound that heralds a new generation of singer-songwriters in British music.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 14d

Border Widow are Chardine Taylor-Stone (Big Joanie) and Hatty Carman (Thigh High). Their music is an immersive experience characterised by haunting darkwave pop melodies and atmospheric soundscapes.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 14d

First up is Muco; singer, songwriter and composer of British-Burundian heritage, Muco’s music is inspired by a love of language and storytelling, with influences from Old, Middle, and Modern English, as well as French, Swahili, and Kirundi.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 14d

Introducing the next set of the performers at next week's Black British Folk Takeover: a brand new festival-style all day event with music, conversation and participation.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 15d

We'll be back tomorrow to introduce more of this shining line-up of musicians ✨

Sat 4 Oct
Doors 1.15pm
Book now: bit.ly/4f02wBB

Black British Folk Takeover

Song, Music, Storytelling & More from British Folkies of the African Diaspora.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 15d

Folk-influenced alt-pop singer-songwriter, Bethany Weimers' songs are driven by powerful haunting vocals, vivid lyrics and infectious choruses.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 15d

Vocalist, composer and string musician Germa Adan's music traverses Haitian, American, and British folk traditions through the rich sonic languages of the Afro-diaspora.

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Cecil Sharp House @cecilsharphouse.bsky.social · 15d

Playing a set alongside Angeline will be Mataio Austin Dean. Artist, poet, musician, and activist, Mataio uses Guyanese and English folksong and images to explore Guyana’s largely overlooked anti-colonial and anti-slavery revolutionary history.

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