Release Date: 22 August 2005
Label: Veteran
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060021605221
Genres: Folk  English Folk  
Release Date: 22 August 2005
Label: Veteran
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060021605221
Genres: Folk  English Folk  
Description
In Britain the dulcimer has, over the years, been popular as both a classical instrument and as an instrument for busking. As a folk instrument it was popular in East Anglia and was particularly widespread among village musicians in Norfolk. In fact between the wars it was noted that there were 25 'players of the dulcimore' (as it was known locally) within 10 miles of one small parish near Norwich. The last of these great Norfolk players was Billy Bennington.
Bennington was given the name 'The Barford Angel' because he used to carry his dulcimer on his back while cycling and the shape of the dulcimer made him look as though he had angel's wings. The Barford Angel was originally released on LP in 1986 and this new production has the addition of eight extra tracks from the seminal Topic record 'English Country Music In East Anglia'
Tracklisting
Fred Jordan
Phil Tanner
Will Noble & John Cocking
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Tom, Jean & Ashley Orchard
Billy Bennington, Walter Jeary, Jimmy Roger, Mollie Whittack