The English Folk Dance and Song Society is the national folk arts development organisation for England. We champion the English traditional arts - music, song, dance, storytelling, customs and traditions - as part of the rich and diverse cultural landscape of the UK. We run Cecil Sharp House in London, at the heart of English folk since it opened in 1930.
i had no idea that this was a real "thing" . I find country music and dancing very funny and i was amazed to find that people actually listen and dance to this awful sound . i thought they were on a comedy show , all dressed up as Howdy Doody aiming for the spitoon . I guess its for folk who dont get out much and know no better . Its good for a laugh now and again but really ? . Each to their own i suppose but not for me .
A truly wonderful concert. Many of the performers you see here were young enough to be in this years {2024} ensemble performing at Cecil Sharp house which I was fortunate enough to see 'live', without doubt it was by far one of my favourite folk/music experiences ever. So purely, joyously beautiful that many listeners were tearful !. Every one of these beautiful people are so obviously capable of a career in music, their passion for it so clearly evident here, no doubt in futre we will bump into them when they are touring the world in our futre favourite bands ect. You really must try to catch them playing live, there's a 'youth takeover' of Cecil Sharp house coming soon.... I've already got tickets...... can't wait to be there.
Thank you Peggy. I well remember Margaret Barry's "I heaved a sigh and I said goodbye to the hills of Donegal". When I lived in Austin, Jack Elliott slept on our couch and we had to evict him. Later in SF he tried it again. He was a good singer, but his people skills were lacking. I'll never forget yours and Ewan's kindness to me in Berkeley when I bugged Ewan to sing either Sheath & Knife or Hind Horn when he had a nasty cold. He sang it with one of your sons, forgot which one. At one point you wrote the words and tune for me to The Daemon Lover on a cocktail napkin at the Great American Music Hall in SF and saved us seats as we were stuck in a long line to get in,. We hadn't asked you so I thought that was really nice. I love everything you do and I love that you are sharing your decades of experience with us. I dont use the cloud, but I am streaming wonderful stuff like this on RU-vid and I am grateful for it. Oakland CA 2024
Hello Sandra: what a nice thoughtful post. Many folksingers lacked people skills ... the lifestyle kind of led to that. Now the Great American Music Hall in SF...! Wonderful place to be and sing. We loved it. Also: it shares with the Chicago Gate of Horn the medal for the best hamburgers ever. Thanks again ... memories need refreshing.
Actually several different dances are shown. For some dance suggestions take a look at our Resource Bank, eg www.efdss.org/learning/resources/resources-listing/3013-creative-folk-dance-primary - and there are many more resources at www.efdss.org/learning/resources/resources-listing?topics=dance
When did this happen. I’ve never this happen. You’ve been warned ofc by OFCOM to abandon your own flag in the vane hope you’ll become a ‘global citizen’
Looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing :) That old girl with long blonde hair in the black tights and maroon dress top looks mighty fine for her age. I like her style. I hope I'll age as well as she has!
Brilliant. Like many others from the older generation, we are hoping that the reins will be in good hands., it is refreshing to see the young ones enjoying music. Thanks for this. R.
I wish more young people were getting involved. (COME ON GOVERNMENT or is this too woke now) This really is a tradtion worth keeping and preserving. And its great fun
why do efdss pretend to care about English culture when it's so obvious that you despise our culture, heritage and history. Also, I think you should remember that it is illegal to discriminate against people based on race/colour/ethnicity - i have had a look at your equity policy on your website and you clearly state that you don't believe in equality, but choose equity instead. Thankfully people are finally waking up (in part thanks to GBNews and TalkRadio) and understanding that their very being and culture is at stake due to neo-Marxists such as yourselves. The tide is turning 🙂
Have you ever looked into Mormonism? Joseph Smith practiced folk magic and turned it into a religion. Early Mormonism and the Magic World View by D. Michael Quinn is a great reference.
That's interesting you found that. A friend of mine believes that after he died, his wife became a shaman. Mormonism of today rejects all that stuff, so it is my belief based on writings I've found that are more obscure and hidden away, that the Mormon church isn't at all what he was creating.
@@sarahhunter1114 he used what is called a “seer stone” or a “peep stone.” Farmers would hire him to search for buried treasure on their land. He did this by placing the stone in a hat and covering the hat with his face. He claimed that the stone would show him where the treasure was and many times the treasure was protected by guardian spirits. He and his crew would perform these magic rituals to bypass the guardians and keep the treasure from being taken even deeper into the ground by the spirits. He never found anything of significance but interestingly enough he used those same stones to find and translate the Book of Mormon.
