A reissued classic from Television; Finger-style guitarist Martin Simpson; Traditional English ballads from June Tabor; Folk music from Finland's Värtinnä. Featured Artist: Joe Strummer.
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Joe Strummer, June Tabor, Television
Coma Girl
This is the album former Clash frontman Joe Strummer was working on before his death in December, 2002.
Little Johnny Jewel
Released in 1977, Marquee Moon had no equal. Its long instrumental breaks, featuring the clean interplay of guitarists Tom Verlaine and Richard Lloyd, along with Verlaine's simple poetry, offered a sharp contrast to the bombastic sounds of progressive rock and punk.
Some Dark Holler
Considered one of the greatest finger-style guitarists around, Martin Simpson marries the Celtic folk of Britain with American country and blues.
Bonnie James Campbell
June Tabor has one of the most beautiful and distinctive voices in all of British folk music. She's known for her often haunting interpretations of both traditional and contemporary English ballads.
Nahkaruoska
One of Finland's most popular groups abroad, Värtinnä's modern, aggressive style has revitalized the country's folk traditions.