shirley collins

For those that missed Shirley Collins’ 80th Birthday celebration ‘All in the Downs’, a day-long event that was held at the Southbank Centre, Fledg’ling Records have copies of the Limited Edition special souvenir programme available.

To mark her 80th Birthday this month listen again to a special FRUK show – The Tale of the poor Murdered Woman featuring Shirley Collins. It was produced by Simon Houlihan and Paul James for Folk Radio UK.

Shirley Inspired is nothing less than a vitally important set, very likely the most important one you’ll consider buying this year. And the best possible tribute to a remarkable, and highly inspirational and influential, lady.

More Record Store Day gems from Fledg’ling Records including Bob and Ron Copper and Shirley Collins – English Songs – the first time this iconic record has been made available as a vinyl EP since its first release.

Earth Recordings have announce a Record Store Day Tribute to Shirley Collins with the release of ‘Shirley Inspired’, an album from which we have a small taster with songs performed by Graham Coxon, Will Oldham and Johnny Flynn. Proceeds of this album go directly towards the production of ‘The Ballad of Shirley Collins’, a film by Fifth Column.

Our Song of the Day is from Filthy Pedro. The Space Boy’s Song is his tribute to Shirley Collins Space Girl and features on the new Shirley Inspired album.

We have a special première and Song of the Day from Plinth from the upcoming Shirley Collins compilation. Plus we talk to Michael Tanner about his love for the musical pioneer and folk legend.

Shirley Collins tribute album announced, listen to the new recording by Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s recording of the 18th Century English folk song Pretty Saro & Arborea performing Cherry Tree Carol.

Between 1959 & 1980 Shirley Collins changed the course of folk music in England & America. Thirty years after disappearing, she’s back. Find out about the new film ‘The Ballad of Shirley Collins’.

Shirley Collins, will be hosting a special evening at Café Oto in June to help raise funds for the making of the non-fiction feature film ‘As I Walked Out One May Morning: The Ballad of Shirley Collins.’

The Owl Service have compiled a mix titled ‘Modern Folk is Rubbish’ featuring some great music from the likes of Shirley Collins, The Pentangle, The Watersons and lots more. Listen here.

Don’t miss Comus, Shirley Collins along with Stephanie Hladowksi & C Joynes this month at London’s Islington Assembly Hall.