Contemporary Cumbrian Folk Songs

An inspiring collection of new Cumbrian songs written by Steve Wharton with comprehensive notes about their context, writing process and life in front of audiences. Whether you’re looking to learn some songs about the area or even write your own, this book is an ideal companion. Packed with folklore, history and and articles on folk music.

Sixteen original contemporary folk and art songs with melody notation, guitar tabs, lyrics and background notes with settings of poems by Wordsworth, Anderson and Londsdale. Includes free download of sheet music in A4 PDF format.

Steve Wharton will be performing some of his music at a special event at Cakes and Ale Cafe on Friday February 3rd. He will be joined by Sue Allan who will also sing and will talk about Cumberland bard  Robert Anderson

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