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A. L. Lloyd

Folk musician and song-collector · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1908 to 1982 · aged 74

Albert Lancaster Lloyd, usually known as A. L. Lloyd or Bert Lloyd, was an English folk singer and collector of folk songs, and as such was a key figure in the British folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s.

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Awards

Honorary Master of Arts1978

About this person

While Lloyd is most widely known for his work with British folk music, he had a keen interest in the music of Spain, Latin America, Southeastern Europe and Australia. He recorded at least six discs of Australian Bush ballads and folk music.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1982 · aged 74