{"title":"June Tabor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJune Tabor, born on 31 December 1947 in Warwick, England, is an English folk singer. She gained recognition in 1976 with the release of her album 'Silly Sisters' alongside *Maddy Prior*. That same year, she also released her solo debut album 'Airs and Graces'. In collaboration with Maddy Prior again, they formed the duo known as *Silly Sisters*. Notably, June Tabor collaborated with the folk-rock band The Oyster Band for their album 'Freedom and Rain' in 1990. Her talent was acknowledged when she received the title of Folk Singer of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune Tabor's music resonates with fans who appreciate artists like *Martin Carthy*, *Eliza Carthy*, and *Sandy Denny*. Other notable performers within a similar genre include *The Watersons*, *Show Of Hands*, and *Fairport Convention*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a career spanning several decades, June Tabor continues to captivate audiences with her powerful vocals and contributions to the folk music scene. Her discography showcases her unique style and unwavering passion for storytelling through song.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ashore","title":"Ashore","description":"\u003cp\u003e'ashore' features a powerful set of contemporary songs alongside classic traditional ballads. the album was recorded with june's regular musicians - andy cutting (diatonic accordion); mark emerson (viola and violin), tim harries (double bass) and huw warren (piano). june's range and depth are unparalleled, and with 'ashore' she fully justifies her reputation as england's foremost song interpreter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50438992462155,"sku":"336919","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e03b2ac1-d7cc-4865-a7a4-b956c912b66f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726950166"},{"product_id":"ashore-rsd","title":"Ashore RSD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is a Record Store Day 2018 item. It will be available to purchase from our stores from 8am 21st April. Remaining stock will be available to purchase from this page at 00.01 28th April.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the very first time on vinyl this 180 Gram white vinyl double LP exclusive for Record Store Day, comes packaged as a 2LP set in a gatefold sleeve with full colour inner bags. June Tabor is without doubt ‘one of the greats’ of the British folk scene. Her recording career has consistently reached ever greater heights of performance and interpretation. Each of her albums consistently reaches the highest technical standard with her emotionally powerful performances and scintillating musical arrangements. \u003ci\u003eAshore\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of songs concerning humankind’s relationship with the sea and on release the album was hailed by critics and fans alike as another career highpoint. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weatherbox","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50438996623691,"sku":"1031871","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/c573c13f-eb44-4e2b-979b-3a984d896c9b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726950187"},{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-june-tabor","title":"An Introduction to June Tabor","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot only one of Britain's pre-eminent and impeccable traditional voices, June Tabor is quiet simply one of Britain's greatest interpreters of popular song. Tabor has always made consistently exquisite records all graced by a pitch perfect voice that can be dark, romantic, poignant and angry according to the requirements of the song. This elegant introductory selection is drawn from Tabor's albums for Topic recorded between her 1976 debut, \u003ci\u003eAirs And Graces\u003c\/i\u003e and 2011's \u003ci\u003eRagged Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e which found her reuniting on record with the Oyster band for the first time in almost 30 years. The Warwick born and Oxford educated Tabor's conversion to folk may have come in 1965 after seeing Martin Carthy on TV and hearing Anne Brigg's inspiring \u003ci\u003eHazards of Love\u003c\/i\u003e EP, but it was a further ten years before she sang professionally and even then, she still kept her job as a librarian, then restauranteur. June Tabor effortlessly mixes traditional and contemporary material, the former exemplified here by her early traditional recording of \u003ci\u003eWhile Gamekeepers Lie Sleeping\u003c\/i\u003e when she was still mastering the art of singing with accompaniment. The contemporary selections featured here include Eric Bogle's classic anti-war piece \u003ci\u003eThe Band Played Waltzing Matilda\u003c\/i\u003e which Tabor had sung on her John Peel radio session debut in 1975 (Peel was a great fan and long-term supporter), Dan Penn and Chips Moman's \u003ci\u003eThe Dark End of the Street\u003c\/i\u003e (with the Oyster band) and Maggie Holland's anthemic \u003ci\u003eA Place Called England\u003c\/i\u003e. Significantly, this selection also focuses equally on June Tabor's own compositions from her many Topic albums. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topic","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50471495237963,"sku":"1027398","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50471495008587,"sku":"1027397","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/347cb073-6dfe-4096-b8cf-798813a8573f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727404488"},{"product_id":"airs-and-graces","title":"Airs And Graces","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopic Treasures series deluxe re-issue of folk legend’s 1976 debut solo album. Includes 4 bonus tracks plus new introduction and extensive notesby June Tabor and Colin Irwin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s hard to believe but this remarkable debut album by June Tabor was recorded over four decades ago. Since then, she’s been consistently revered, not just in folk music circles but many realms beyond. Once described by Elvis Costello as “The great voice of English folk music,” Tabor has not only amassed some 13 solo albums since 1976 but numerous notable collaborations –including with Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior (as the Silly Sisters) and more recently, Oysterband (their 2011 ‘Ragged Kingdom’ is one of Topic Records’ biggest selling albums).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Airs \u0026amp; Graces’ introduced one of the all-time great British singers with a predominantly traditional collection of songs ranging from Child Ballads (“Bonny May”, “Young Waters” , “Waly Waly”) to the classic ballads (“Reyandine” and “The Plains of Waterloo”) and Eric Bogle’s monumental anti - war song “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda”. The guitar accompaniments by another great folk performer of the time, Nic Jones, are intricate and whollysympathetic to the songs and June’s vocals. ‘Airs \u0026amp; Graces’ was greeted by rave reviews firmly establishing June Tabor as a force to be reckoned with. The Daily Telegraph said at the time, “She has the rare gift of releasing the innermost warmth and light of the old songs.” “An auspicious debut,” said Melody Maker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Topic","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50481825874251,"sku":"1061473","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/cb7c60d7-c718-42e4-9c88-069411d48567_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727545275"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_44f4a68e_thumbnail_4096_5e879fea-ddca-4f47-884b-d57a63756c6f.jpg?v=1726950147","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/june-tabor.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}