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Recording of a discussion about the nature of the Folk Revival by Ewan MacColl and...

Catalogue reference: MS 4000/5/4/2/184

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MS 4000/5/4/2/184
Title
Recording of a discussion about the nature of the Folk Revival by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group.
Date
1 May 1968
Description

CD1: General discussion about the themes to be considered in discussion of the Folk Revival. American influence. Jazz and Blues

CD2: Planning the Folk Revival in 1950s. MacColl's work with Alan Lomax. Recordings for the BBC. Origins of skiffle. The 'Ballads and Blues' Club. Politics. Communist party. Stages of the Folk Revival. Characteristics of the Folk Club.

Continues on MS 4000/5/4/2/185.

CD 1 of 2

Track 1: Duration (min/sec): 9.18 Description of track: Ewan MacColl and others

Track 2: Duration (min/sec): 10.55

Track 3: Duration (min/sec): 9.10

Track 4: Duration (min/sec): 10.11

Track 5: Duration (min/sec): 10.04

Track 6: Duration (min/sec): 10.25

Track 7: Duration (min/sec): 4.05

Track 8: Duration (min/sec): 4.53

Total duration (min/sec): 69.01

CD 2 of 2

Track 1: Duration (min/sec): 8.47

Track 2: Duration (min/sec): 10.38

Track 3: Duration (min/sec): 9.00

Track 4: Duration (min/sec): 10.47

Track 5: Duration (min/sec): 9.15

Track 6: Duration (min/sec): 11.05

Track 7: Duration (min/sec): 5.11

Total duration (min/sec): 64.43

Related material

<p>Notes by Charles Parker on the Critics Group meetings can be found in MS 4000/1/8/9/3.</p>

Held by
Birmingham: Archives, Heritage and Photography Service
Language
English
Physical condition
Listening copy: 2 x CD-R CD 1 of 2 serial number 5B369C0721680CD 2 of 2 serial number 5B369C0721180Original tape:Size: 7" tape reelGauge: 1/4" tape (0.625cm)Speed: 3.75ips (9.5 cm/s)EQ Curve used: IECTrack configuration: Half Track MonoDubbing Date: 08/03
Copies information

Original tape reel (the tape was originally accessioned as T125 and the dubbing reference number was 1115)

NSA copy of CD-R CD 1 of 2 serial number 312122264479

NSA copy of CD-R CD 2 of 2 serial number 312122266586

Archive master CD-R CD 1 of 2 serial number 312022222932

Archive master CD-R CD 2 of 2 serial number 312022222297

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/c73be2d4-665d-43e5-bef5-abbe768c0449/

Series information

MS 4000/5/4/

Discussion of folk music and performance

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Recording of a discussion about the nature of the Folk Revival by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group.