Cecil Sharp

Cecil Sharp

Cecil James Sharp (22 November 1859 – 23 June 1924) was the founding father of the folklore revival in England in the early 20th century, and many of England's traditional dances and music owe their continuing existence to his work in recording and publishing them.

Read more about Cecil Sharp:  Early Life, In Australia, Return To England, In America, Criticisms and Debate, Books, Sources

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