I am delighted that at last the nation ( in the person of whoever proposed Shirley Collins' name) has recognised what an immense contribution this lady has made to our heritage. She perpetuated the songs of her family and learnt songs from traditional sources and recorded them so we could enjoy them and carry them on in our own ways. She is one of the great performers of my generation and is continuing to give delight to her audiences through her audio-visual work in collaboration with Vic & Tina Smith of Lewes. Many congratulations Shirley, and not before time too! Mary
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