Sad news today with the passing Tony Barrand...or as he liked to call himself - Dr. Antony G. Barrand PhD. Tony was born in Lincolnshire and came to the USA as a student and is famous as a singer of Traditional songs with his long time singer partner - John Roberts; and also as the fourth member of "Nowell Sing We Clear" - specializing in Christmas Seasonal Songs. Tony is also known in the USA for his pioneering leadership of The Annual Marlboro Morris Ale and dancer/fool or "Mother" of The Marlboro Morris Men. Tony also for years videoed many dance sessions at the Ale that are now available at following web site - see - https://www.bu.edu/dbin/dance/ In addition, Tony was a great Clog Dancer who brought the Marley Family (of Connecticut) dances to a larger public. Commiserations to his wife (who is also current ill) and his Family and all his dear friends and colleagues. A man of rare talent and vision who will be missed by many and remembered often - RIP old friend. Tim Radford
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