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English and Scottish Ballads compiled by Francis J. Child from Smithsonian Folkways

Playlist Info

Catalog Number

FPL10059

Duration

84:00

Year Published

2013

Copyright

2013 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Agent(s)

Alex McEwen; Alison Bricknell; Ewan MacColl; Hermes Nye; Inger Nielsen; Jean Ritchie; Liz Getz; Lucy Stewart; Paralee McCloud; Paul Clayton; Pete Seeger; Sarah Makem; Shanna Beth McGee; Steve Benbow; Tony Wales

Country(s)

England; Scotland; United States

Culture Group(s)

Anglo-American

Instrument(s)

Banjo; Vocals

Language(s)

English

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Jean Ritchie
Love Songs for Friends and Foes

Pete Seeger
Wimoweh and Other Songs of Freedom and Protest

Pete Seeger

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