Blowzabella
Sign in to saveBlowzabella is an English folk band formed in London in 1978. The band consists of Andy Cutting, Jo Freya, Paul James, Barn Stradling, and Jon Swayne. The lineup has changed several times since 1982, with Jon Swayne the only remaining original member. The group plays numerous instruments. It is strongly influenced by English and continental European traditional folk music. Many European folk artists cite Blowzabella as a major influence on their work.
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- musical group
- Genre
- folk music
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Official website
- www.blowzabella.com
- Image
- Blowzabella - Folkiri 2018 - 04.jpg
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- inception
- 1978-00-00
- Commons category
- Blowzabella
- start of work period
- 1978-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview
11 sectionsContents
- Current members
- History
- Naming the band
- Early years
- 1981-1990
- Band dissolution and reunion
- Recent changes
- Discography
- References
- Sources
- External links
Blowzabella is an English folk band formed in London in 1978. The band consists of Andy Cutting, Jo Freya, Paul James, Barn Stradling, and Jon Swayne. The lineup has changed several times since 1982, with Jon Swayne the only remaining original member. The group plays numerous instruments. It is strongly influenced by English and continental European traditional folk music. Many European folk artists cite Blowzabella as a major influence on their work.
== Current members == Andy Cutting (diatonic button accordion) Jo Freya (clarinet, saxophone, vocals) Paul James (bagpipes, saxophone, vocals) Benoit Michaud (hurdy-gurdy) Barn Stradling (bass guitar) Jon Swayne (bagpipes, saxophone) Source:
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