Cecil Sharp’s Quantocks

Art Evening

The story of the pioneering folk-song collector Cecil Sharp, who found a rich seam of traditional music in the Quantock Hills.

This evening will explore Sharp’s legacy, tracing the songs and singers he encountered, and the role the Quantocks played in shaping his remarkable collection. Alongside the historical narrative, local folk musicians will bring the tradition to life with performances of songs Sharp himself once noted down, offering a vivid connection between past and present.

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