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Thread #58499 Message #927267
Posted By: Hester
06-Apr-03 - 12:09 PM
Thread Name: Who best represents English music?
Subject: RE: Who best represents English music?
Traditional Folk:
Anne Briggs -- Her material was predominantly English, although she did have a fondness for the occasional Irish song.
Contemporary Folk:
Nick Drake -- Who better conveyed the subtle pastoral beauty of northern England?
Rock:
Paul Weller -- Too English to be popular in North America, he beautifully combines lyrics of poignant social and personal observation with punk, soul, and folk music sounds.