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Singing in the Wilderness: Les Chansons Anglaises

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In the last of the series charting the art of song and songwriting in England, Tom Robinson investigates how the European chanson is inspiring a new generation of writers and singers, including Des De Moor and Philip Jeays. Is Britain's relationship with Europe influencing our music?
June Tabor considers Englishness in contemporary song, and the activist band Seize the Day identifies the new focus of political engagement in Song.

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Robinson
Reporter:
June Tabor
Producer:
Julian May
Source: Radio Times

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