– CECIL SHARP AND FOLK SONGS OF SOMERSET
A Mendip Society talk at the Wells and Mendip Museum
On Tuesday 15th November 2022 at 2.pm
Cecil Sharp was one of the most important collectors of English folk songs in the early 20th century and did much of his work in Somerset.
At a time when the oral transmission of folk songs was dying out because of the availability of recorded popular music, he collected hundreds of songs that would otherwise have been lost.
Todays interest in folk music would not have happened without him.
Chris will be accompanied by Bernard Coulter in the performance of some songs. Together, they run a local folk club.
There is no need to book for this talk.
Members are free, non members £3. Contact
Richard on 01275 472797 for more information.
