The British Masters
Shirley Collins
S3 • E2 Mar 15, 2017 17m
Shirley Collins MBE is the most important living voice in English folk music. She travelled across the southern States of the USA in 1959 recording traditional songs with Alan Lomax, she was a key figure in the folk revival of the late 60s and now, after a lengthy absence she is back making music.
She is 81 years young and only just reaching the peak of her powers.
She is 81 years young and only just reaching the peak of her powers.