THE IMAGINED VILLAGE

"The Imagined Village is an ambitious reinvention of the English folk tradition, embracing modern-day culture in all its diversity. Classic folk songs are skillfully reworked with the sounds and voices of today, updating the tradition for a new generation. The stellar line-up, spearheaded by Simon Emmerson, includes The Copper Family, Sheila Chandra, Benjamin Zephaniah, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, Paul Weller, Trans-Global Underground, Tunng, Chris Wood, Billy Bragg, Tiger Moth, The Gloworms and Johnny Kalsi." (notes de la pochette).