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Rooted by Martin Simpson
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The bard invites readers to a gig, raps for Clacton, and lays out the Burnham-Hurzeler conundrum
RON JACOBS recommends an important book that enhances the oppositional theories put forth by Fanon and, in doing so, remakes psychology itself
Martin Simpson
Rooted
(Topic Records)
THE release of a new Martin Simpson album invariably represents a significant event in the folk calendar and, thankfully, Rooted is no exception to the rule.
This musical master has joined forces with a glittering array of like-minded luminaries, including Nancy Kerr, Richard Hawley and long-term collaborator Andy Cutting to tackle a familiar blend of material culled from the folk traditions of both Britain and the US.
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