English Folk Song: Some Conclusions

by Cecil James Sharp

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First published January 1, 1907

About the author

Cecil James Sharp (22 November 1859 – 23 June 1924) was an English collector of folk songs, folk dances and instrumental music, as well as a lecturer, teacher, composer and musician. He was a key figure in the folk-song revival in England during the Edwardian period.

Evelyn Sharp, the writer & well-known suffragist was his sister.

Reviews

[Jack Theaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought provoking and comprehensive insight into the origin of folk song (specifically english) and its development as a genre. Sound musicological foundations but some bold interdisciplinary statements are made that are perhaps erroneous. Nevertheless, Cecil Sharp must be applauded for his pioneering of a genre that would have otherwise been lost, that without it, we might not have had dylan, donovan, or even the beatles to name but a few...