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MS 4000 - Charles Parker Archive - 1949 - 1994
1 - Personal papers and papers relating to Charles Parker's career
2 - Papers relating to BBC programmes and non BBC projects - 1949 - 1980
3 - Miscellaneous papers and publications on various subjects
4 - Charles Parker's Library
5 - Digitised Sound Recordings: Charles Parker Archive 'A Future For Ordinary Folk' - 1947 - 1978
1 - Sound recordings of interviews with traditional folk performers and folk music collectors.
2 - Sound recordings of lectures and teaching materials by Charles Parker and others relating to folk music and the oral tradition
3 - Folk Revival performance material
4 - Discussion of folk music and performance
1 - Teachings and classes by Ewan MacColl
2 - Recordings of the Critics Group
1 - Recording of various traditional singers (Joseph Taylor, Harry Cox, Luke Stanley, Gary Wray, Eddy Hayes, John Griffiths, Soldy Hayes, Bob Thomson) singing parts of various songs for a research project on the relationship between speech and sound conducted by the Critics Group. - n.d. [1966]
2 - Recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about 'Folk Singing and Song' - March 1964
3 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about 'Folk Singing and Song'. - March 1964
4 - No recording: empty tape box. - n.d. [mid 20th cent]
5 - No recording: empty tape box. - n.d. [mid 20th cent]
6 - No recording: empty tape box. - n.d. [mid 20th cent]
7 - No recording: empty tape box. - n.d. [mid 20th cent]
8 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about 'Folk Singing and Song'. - June 1964
9 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about 'Folk Singing and Song'. - June 1964; July 1964
10 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about 'Folk Singing and Song'. - 29 July 1964
11 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about 'Folk Singing and Song', and a session of singing by Gordon McCulloch, with criticism. - September 1964
12 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about 'Folk Singing and Song' and a session of singing by Frankie Armstrong, with criticism. - October 1964
13 - A recording of Charles Parker singing a programme of folk songs, followed by criticism from various members of the Critics Group. - 20 October 1964
14 - Continuation of a recording of an analysis by Ewan MacColl of a singing performance by Charles Parker, followed by the start of a performance by Luke Kelly. - 20 October 1964; 3 November 1964
15 - Continuation of a recording of Luke Kelly singing a programme of folk songs and criticism from various members of the Critics Group. - 03 November 1964
16 - A recording of John Faulkner singing a programme of folk songs and criticism from various members of the Critics Group. - 03 November 1964; 17 November 1964
17 - Recording of criticism of John Faulkner's performance continues by the other members of the Critics Group and analysis by Ewan MacColl. - 17 November 1964
18 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl giving criticism of John Faulkner's performance and part of the Radio ballad 'The Body Blow'. - 17 November 1964
19 - Recording of an unidentified man and Ewan MacColl talking about love, marriage, property etc. in the ballads, Shakespeare etc. and talking about drama and theatre. - 07 December 1964
20 - Continuation of a recording of an unidentified man, Ewan MacColl and Charles Parker talking about love, relationships, marriage, property etc. - 07 December 1964
21 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking about art and love, relationships, etc. - 8 December 1964
22 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking about art and love, relationships, etc. - 08 December 1964
23 - A recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about the Folk Revival and theatre. - 05 January 1965
24 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about the Folk Revival and theatre. - 05 January 1965
25 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about the Folk Revival and theatre. - 12 January 1965
26 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to members of the Critics Group about the Folk Revival and theatre. - 12 January 1965
27 - Recording of a performance of folk songs by different singers. - 08 June 1962
28 - Recording of an analysis of songs by Ewan MacColl. - 14 September 1965
29 - Continuation of a recording of an analysis of songs by Ewan MacColl. - 14 September 1965
30 - Recording of a lecture on instrumental folk accompaniment to the Critics Group given by Peggy Seeger. - 21 September 1965
31 - Continuation of a recording of a lecture on instrumental folk accompaniment to the Critics Group given by Peggy Seeger. - 21 September 1965
32 - Recording of a discussion on research for pantomime with the Critics Group by Ewan MacColl. - 08 July 1965
33 - Recording of a lecture on 'tone' and other techniques of folk singing style given to the Critics Group by Ewan MacColl. - 21 September 1965
34 - Continuation of a recording of a lecture on 'tone' and other techniques of folk singing style given to the Critics Group by Ewan MacColl with participation by members of the Group. - 28 September 1965
35 - Continuation of a recording of a lecture on 'tone' and other techniques of folk singing style given to the Critics Group by Ewan MacColl with participation by members of the Group. - 28 September 1965
36 - Continuation of a recording of a lecture on 'tone' and other techniques of folk singing style given to the Critics Group by Ewan MacColl. With some discussion about arrangements for producing a 'Festival of Fools' performance. - 12 October 1965
37 - Recording of criticism of a performance by Luke Kelly by Ewan MacColl and other members of the Critics Group. - 03 November 1964
38 - Recording of a talk by Ewan MacColl and voice practice by Charles Parker. - September 1965
39 - Recording of a discussion on songwriting with Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group with some examples. - 08 October 1965
40 - Recording of a discussion on the 'Festival of Fools' with Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group. - 18 January 1966
41 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion on the 'Festival of Fools' with Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group. - 18 January 1966
42 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion on the 'Festival of Fools' with Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group. - 18 January 1966
43 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion on the 'Festival of Fools' with Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group. - 18 January 1966
44 - Recording of performances by Terry Yarnell and Sandra Kerr, followed by analysis and criticism from Ewan MacColl and the other members of the Critics Group. - 16 February 1966
45 - Continuation of a recording of criticism of performances by Terry Yarnell and Sandra Kerr, from Peggy Seeger, Ewan MacColl and the other members of the Critics Group. - 16 February 1966
46 - Continuation of a recording of criticism of performances by Terry Yarnell and Sandra Kerr, from Ewan MacColl and the other members of the Critics Group. - 16 February 1966
47 - Recording of singing and advice by Ewan MacColl and Sandra Kerr. - 17 February 1966; 08 April 1966
48 - Recording of Ewan MacColl talking to the Critics Group and analysis of a song sung by Bobby Campbell. - 22 February 1966
49 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking to the Critics Group and analysis of songs sung by Bobby Campbell. - 22 February 1966
50 - Recording of Ewan MacColl talking with the Critics Group about constructing their version of the story of 'Romeo and Juliet'. - 08 March 1966
51 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking with the Critics Group about constructing their version of the story of 'Romeo and Juliet'. - 08 March 1966
A - Original reel audio tape.
B - 1 Tape box (annotated): ' Ewan. Class. (R & J) - 2. 8/3/66. 3¾. ' A few details given on box.
C - 1 x CD-R (listening copy)
52 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking with the Critics Group about constructing their version of the story of 'Romeo and Juliet'. - 08 March 1966
53 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl talking with the Critics Group about constructing their version of the story of 'Romeo and Juliet'. - 08 March 1966
54 - Recording of the second part of a basic lecture by Ewan MacColl to the Critics Group about folk song style. - 20 April 1966
55 - Continuation of a recording of the second part of a basic lecture by Ewan MacColl to the Critics Group about folk song style. - 20 April 1966
56 - Continuation of a recording of the second part of a basic lecture by Ewan MacColl to the Critics Group about folk song style. - 20 April 1966
57 - Continuation of a recording of the second part of a basic lecture by Ewan MacColl to the Critics Group about folk song and singing style. - 20 April 1966
58 - Continuation of a recording of the second part of a basic lecture by Ewan MacColl to the Critics Group about folk song and singing style. - 20 April 1966
59 - Recording of a performance for the Critics Group by Jim O'Connor. - 03 May 1966
60 - Continuation of a recording of a performance for the Critics Group by Jim O'Connor, with criticism. - 03 May 1966
61 - Continuation of a recording of a performance for the Critics Group by Jim O'Connor, with criticism. - 03 May 1966
62 - Recording of a performance for the Critics Group by Bryan Byrne. - 09 May 1966
63 - Continuation of a recording of the criticism of a performance for the Critics Group by Bryan Byrne. - 09 May 1966
64 - Continuation of a recording of the criticism of a performance for the Critics Group by Bryan Byrne. - 09 May 1966
65 - Recording of members of the Critics Group giving criticism of the sound recording on 'Argo' records of 'Romeo and Juliet'. - 31 May 1966
66 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group giving criticism of of the sound recording on Argo records of 'Romeo and Juliet'. - 31 May 1966
67 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group giving criticism of the sound recording on Argo records of 'Romeo and Juliet'. - 07 June 1966
68 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group giving criticism of the sound recording on Argo records of 'Romeo and Juliet'. - 07 June 1966
69 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group giving criticism of a performance by Jimmy Ross. - 14 June 1966
70 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl giving criticism of a performance by Jimmy Ross and a recording of a performance of folk songs given by Denis Turner. - 16 June 1966
71 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and others giving criticism of a performance by Matt McGinn. - 16 June 1966
72 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group discussing passion or involvement in singing. - 05 July 1966
73 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group discussing 'passion' or 'involvement' in singing. - 05 July 1966
74 - Recording of Ewan MacColl talking about a performance by Brian Pearson, followed by a performance of songs by Brian Pearson and the start of criticism from the Critics Group. - 11 July 1966
75 - Continuation of a recording of members of the Critics Group, Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl giving criticism of a performance by Brian Pearson. - 11 July 1966
76 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group reviewing the work of the Critics Group and discussing future plans. - 06 September 1966
77 - Recording of a discussion of 'The grey cock' ballad by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group; and a recording of a performance by PhilColclough, followed by criticism. - 14 September 1966
78 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group on magic and folklore in folk song. - 22 September 1966
79 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group on magic and folklore in folk song. - 22 September 1966
80 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group on magic and folklore in folk song. - 22 September 1966
81 - Recording of a song writing session by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group comparing Aberfan and Vietnam. - 14 November 1966
82 - Recording of a song writing session by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about Vietnam, with songs and discussion. - 14 November 1966
83 - Continuation of a recording of a song writing session by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 14 November 1966
84 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 29 November 1966
85 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about language, speech and song. - 29 November 1966
86 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about how to work a tune and a dialogue about arrangements for a social event. - 29 November 1966
87 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group with performances by two singers, Sandra Kerr and Terry Yarnell, followed by criticism. - n.d. [November 1966]
88 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the 'application of the idea of 'If'. - 06 December 1966
89 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the 'application of the idea of 'If''. - 06 December 1966
90 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the 'application of the idea of 'If'. - 06 December 1966
91 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the 'application of the idea of 'If'. - 06 December 1966
92 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the 'application of the idea of 'If'. - 06 December 1966
93 - Recording of Ewan MacColl proposing various future projects for the Critics Group. - 13 December 1966
94 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the 'application of the idea of 'If'. - 06 December 1966
95 - This Recording is Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the 'the idea of 'If'. - 13 December 1966
96 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about use of the emotions in songs. - 13 December 1966
97 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about use of the emotions in songs. - 13 December 1966
98 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about an evening of songs, by women singers, called 'The Female Frolic.' - 20 December 1966
99 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about an evening of songs, by women singers, called 'The Female Frolic'; acting out of a scene of 'rejection'. - 20 December 1966
100 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the acting out of a scene of 'rejection'. - 20 December 1966
101 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the acting out of a scene of 'rejection'. - 20 December 1966
102 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the acting out of a scene of 'rejection'. - 20 December 1966
103 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about the acting out of a scene of 'rejection'. - 20 December 1966
104 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about beliefs, ideas, semantics. - 20 December 1966
105 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about 'the idea of if' in relation to a particular song. - 28 December 1966
106 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about Folklore and songs. - 19 January 1967
107 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about future projects - 19 January 1967
108 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about group singing. - 24 January 1967
109 - Recording of Ewan MacColl singing anti - war songs about Vietnam. - 29 January 1967
110 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about group singing, and a song by Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger to start the next class. - 24 January 1967; 07 February 1967
111 - Continuation of a recording of two songs by Sandra Kerr and discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about performing etc. - 07 February 1967
112 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about performing, future work etc. - 07 February 1967; 16 February 1967
113 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about future work etc. - 16 February 1967
114 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about future work, personality and performance etc. - 16 February 1967
115 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about personality and performance etc. - 16 February 1967
116 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group and. - 16 February 1967; 07 March 1967
117 - Discussions about songs on various themes by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 07 March 1967
118 - Recording of Ewan MacColl talking about folk song and the teaching of English; followed by a performance of songs by Frankie Armstrong of the Critics Group. - 21 March 1967
119 - Recording of Frankie Armstrong and members of the Critics Group discussing a song and the social conditions it reflects. - 21 March 1967
120 - Continuation of a recording of criticism by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group of the performance by Frankie Armstrong. - 21 March 1967
121 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group talking about group singing. - 28 March 1967
122 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group talking about group singing. - 28 March 1967
123 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group discussing the creation of dramatic stories out of songs performed by Frankie Armstrong. - 04 April 1967
124 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group giving criticism of a performance by Frankie Armstrong. - 28 March 1967
125 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group talking about group singing and some tunes for that being recorded. - 28 March 1967
126 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group talking about story telling from life experience, using a detailed discussion of the song ' The trees they grow so high'. - 11 April 1967
127 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group in discussion; Frankie Armstrong sings the song ' The trees they grow so high'. - 11 April 1967
128 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group discussing the death of Brian Byrne and the song ' The Grey Cock.' - 02 May 1967
129 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group discussing the death of Brian Byrne. Analysis of the song 'Marrowbones'. - 02 May 1967
130 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group in discussion. - 02 May 1967
131 - Recording of a performance by Donneil Kennedy and criticism by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 09 May 1967
132 - Continuation of a recording of criticism by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group of a performance by Doneil Kennedy. - 09 May 1967
133 - Continuation of a recording of criticism by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group of a performance by Doneil Kennedy. - 09 May 1967
134 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group performing a session of group singing on the song 'The fields of Vietnam'. - 23 May 1967
135 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group performing a session of group singing on the song 'The fields of Vietnam'. - 23 May 1967
136 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group performing a session of group singing on the song 'The fields of Vietnam'. - 23 May 1967
137 - Recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group discussing group singing of the song 'Edward'. - 20 June 1967
138 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group discussing group singing of the song 'Edward'. - 20 June 1967
139 - Continuation of a recording of Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group discussing group singing of the song 'Edward'. - 20 June 1967
140 - Recording of a seminar by Charles Seeger, musicologist, given to members of the Critics Group, on an analysis of singing style. - 28 June 1967
141 - Continuation of a recording of a seminar by Charles Seeger, musicologist, given to members of the Critics Group, on an analysis of singing style. - 28 June 1967
142 - Continuation of a recording of a seminar by Charles Seeger, musicologist, given to members of the Critics Group, on an analysis of singing style. - 28 June 1967
143 - Recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group, reviewing the year's activities. - 12 July 1967
144 - Continuation of a recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group, reviewing the year's activities. - 12 July 1967
145 - Continuation of a recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group, reviewing the year's activities. - 12 July 1967
146 - Recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group to plan future work. - 05 September 1967
147 - Continuation of a recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group to plan future work. - 05 September 1967
148 - Recording of another meeting of members of the Critics Group to plan future work. - 12 September 1967
149 - Recording of various extracts of speech and song about Irish workers and a continuation of a recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group. - 12 September 1967
150 - Continuation of a recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group and a recording of part of the radio ballad 'The Big Hewer.' - 12 September 1967
151 - Recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group discussing Terry Yarnell and performance. - 19 September 1967
152 - Continuation of a recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group discussing performance. - 19 September 1967
153 - Continuation of a recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group discussing performance. - 19 September 1967
154 - Recording of a meeting of members of the Critics Group discussing plans for 1968, and a rehearsal of the 'Waterloo/Peterloo' programme. - 25 September 1967
155 - Continuation of a recording of members of the Critics Group finishing a rehearsal of the 'Waterloo/Peterloo' programme followed by discussion. - 25 September 1967
156 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion and analysis by members of the Critics Group about the songs for the 'Waterloo/Peterloo' programme. - 25 September 1967
157 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about a future project on 'Speech'. - 09 October 1967
158 - Continuation of the recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about a future project on 'Speech'. - 09 October 1967
159 - Continuation of the recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about a future project on 'Speech'. - 09 October 1967
160 - Continuation of the recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about a future project on 'Speech'. - 09 October 1967
161 - Recording of a performance by Jack Warshaw to members of the Critics Group, followed by criticism. - 17 October 1967
162 - Continuation of a recording of criticism by members of the Critics Group of a performance by Jack Warshaw. - 17 October 1967
163 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group on political issues and story telling. - 07 November 1967
164 - Continuation of a recording of a session by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group on ballads and story telling. - 07 November 1967
165 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group on ballads and story telling. - 07 November 1967
166 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 14 November 1967
167 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group and various sketches. - 14 November 1967
168 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group and various sketches. - 14 November 1967
169 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group on various subjects. - 16 January 1968
170 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group on various subjects. - 16 January 1968
171 - Recording of a performance by Phil Colclough and criticism by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 31 January 1968
172 - Continuation of a recording of criticism by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group of a performance by Phil Colclough. - 31 January 1968
173 - Recording of a session of poetry reading by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 13 February 1968
174 - Continuation of a recording of an analysis by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group of the ballad 'Long Langkin'. - 13 February 1968
175 - Continuation of a recording of an analysis by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group of the song 'Gypsy Laddie'. - 13 February 1968
176 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about story telling and song. - 18 February 1968
177 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about humour in song. - 11 March 1968
178 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about humour in song. - 11 March 1968
179 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about humour in song. - 11 March 1968
180 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about a contemporary song. - 02 April 1968
181 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about contemporary song. - 02 April 1968
182 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about contemporary song. - 02 April 1968
183 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about acting a certain situation. - 13 April 1968
184 - Recording of a discussion about the nature of the Folk Revival by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 01 May 1968
185 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion about the nature of the Folk Revival by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 01 May 1968
186 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group after a performance by Jim O'Connor. - 03 June 1968
187 - Recording of new songs by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 05 July 1968
188 - Continuation of a recording of new songs by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 05 July 1968
189 - Recording of a performance by Jim O'Connor followed by criticism from Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 03 June 1968
190 - Continuation of a recording of criticism of a performance by Jim O'Connor followed by a discussion on group contact within the Folk Revival by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 03 June 1968; 23 July 1968
191 - Recording of a new song and criticism of the song composition by members of the Critics Group. - 17 September 1968
192 - Recording of a new song performed by Denis Turner and criticism by members of the Critics Group. - 17 September 1968
193 - Recording of new love songs, performed by Charles Parker, and criticism given by members of the Critics Group. - 01 October 1968
194 - Recording of new love songs, performed by Sandra Kerr, and criticism giuven by members of the Critics Group. - 01 October 1968
195 - Recording of new love songs, performed by Sandra Kerr, and criticism given by members of the Critics Group. - 01 October 1968
196 - Recording of a new love song, performed by Phil Colclough, criticism given by members of the Critics Group and discussion of song writing. - 08 October 1968
197 - Discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about song writing. - 15 October 1968
198 - Discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about song writing. - 15 October 1968
199 - Discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group about song writing. - 15 October 1968
200 - Discussion by Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger and members of the Critics Group about song writing. - 31 October 1968
201 - Recording of a performance by Charles Parker followed by criticism from members of the Critics Group. - 04 November 1968
202 - Continuation of a recording of criticism from members of the Critics Group of a performance by Charles Parker. - 04 November 1968
203 - Continuation of a recording of criticism from members of the Critics Group of a performance by Charles Parker. - 04 November 1968
204 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group about the performances of 'Festival of Fools', 1968. - 22 January 1969
205 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion about performances of the 'Festival of Fools' by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 22 January 1969
206 - Recording of a discussion about the future of the Critics Group. - 29 January 1969
207 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion about the future of the Critics Group by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 29 January 1969
208 - Recording of a rehearsal of songs led by Peggy Seeger with the Critics Group. - 29 January 1969
209 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 04 February 1969
210 - Recording of a session of the Critics Group with Ewan MacColl on story telling. - 27 February 1969
211 - Continuation of a recording of a session on story telling by the Critics Group and Ewan MacColl. - 27 February 1969
212 - Continuation of a recording of a session on story telling by the Critics Group and Ewan MacColl. - 27 February 1969
213 - Recording of a session on story telling by the Critics Group and Ewan MacColl. - 04 March 1969
214 - Continuation of a recording of a session on story telling by the Critics Group and Ewan MacColl. - 04 March 1969
215 - Continuation of a recording of a session on story telling by the Critics Group and Ewan MacColl. - 04 March 1969
216 - Recording of a discussion by the Critics Group and Ewan MacColl about defining the image of the Critics Group. - 31 March 1969
217 - Recording of a performance by Dick Snell and criticism from the Critics Group and Ewan MacColl. - 15 May 1969
218 - Recording of a poetry reading by various members of the Critics Group and analysis and criticism by the group. - 23 May 1969
219 - Recording of a discussion by various members of the Critics Group and performance and criticism of new political songs by the group - 05 June 1969
220 - Recording of a discussion by various members of the Critics Group and performance and criticism of new political songs by the group. - 05 June 1969
221 - Recording of a class by various members of the Critics Group on the idea of 'if'. - 24 June 1969
222 - Recording of another class by various members of the Critics Group, on the idea of 'if'. - 08 July 1969
223 - Recording of another class by various members of the Critics Group, on the idea of 'if'. - 17 July 1969; 18 July 1969
224 - Continuation of a recording of another class by various members of the Critics Group, on the idea of 'if' and discussion on future projects. - July 1969
225 - End of a recording of a class by various members of the Critics Group, on the idea of 'if' and discussion on future projects. - 24 June 1969; 24 July 1969
226 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group, on past work and future projects. - 09 September 1969
227 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group, on past work and future projects. - 30 September 1969
228 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group, on recent work and the establishment of a new club. - 07 October 1969
229 - Recording of a discussion and criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group on a performance by Dick Snell. - 09 October 1969
230 - Recording of songs sung by Brian Pearson and criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. - 23 October 1969
231 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group on a new folk club at Croydon; new songs and criticism from various members of the Critics Group. - 29 October 1969
232 - Continuation of a recording of criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group on a singing performance by Brian Pearson. - 23 October 1969
233 - Continuation of a recording of criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group of new songs by members of the Critics Group and discussion on songwriting. - 27 October 1969
234 - Recording of a performance of songs sung by Jim O'Connor followed by criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. - 13 November 1969
235 - Continuation of a recording of criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group of a performance of songs sung by Jim O'Connor. - 13 November 1969
236 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group on the year's work in 1969. - 17 December 1969
237 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group on plans for the year. - 06 January 1970
238 - Recording of Sandra Kerr singing three songs followed by criticism and discussion from Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. - 06 January 1970
239 - Continuation of a recording of criticism given to Sandra Kerr on singing, and of Terry Yarnell singing two songs and receiving criticism from Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. - 20 January 1970
240 - Recording of Frankie Armstrong singing and receiving criticism from Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. - 28 January 1970
241 - Recording of songs sung by John Faulkner and criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. - 03 February 1970
242 - Recording of a performance of songs by Ffloyd Kennedy and criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. - 17 February 1970
243 - Recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. about the programme for a particular evening (?Festival of Fools). - 08 September 1970; 15 September 1970
244 - Recording of a discussion about politics and ideas for new scenes and songs, by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. - 15 September 1970; 02 March 1970
245 - Recording of songs sung by Jim Carroll and criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group. - 22 September 1970
246 - Continuation of a recording of criticism by Ewan MacColl and various members of the Critics Group of songs sung by Jim Carroll. - 22 September 1970
247 - Recording of a discussion about the Critics Group and its relationship with other groups in the folk revival by Ewan MacColl and members of the Critics Group. - 29 September 1970
248 - Recording of a discussion by Irwin Silber, Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group about politics, song, culture, capitalism etc. - 27 October 1970
249 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Irwin Silber, Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group about politics, song, culture, capitalism etc. and a discussion about the Festival of Fools project for 1971. - 27 October 1970; 16 February 1971
250 - Continuation of a recording of a discussion by Ewan MacColl and the Critics Group about the relations within the Critics Group and future plans for a theatre group. - 16 February 1971; 22 February 1971
251 - Recording of contemporary political songs sung by members of the Critics Group. - 1971
252 - Recording of song and music cues for the 'Festival of Fools', 1970, sung by Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl. - 1970
6 - Sound recordings: programmes, projects and research material - 1955 - 1994
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