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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.

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Instance of
musical group
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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11 sections
Contents
  • 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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