Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne on the ties between British and Caribbean folk music: My ancestors could have heard these songs'
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Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne's latest album, Play Up the Music!, delves into the intricate relationships among Caribbean, Black American, and British folk songs, highlighting influential cultural exchanges.
Growing up with a maternal grandmother from Barbados, Cohen's fascination with the concertina began in Bromyard, where he first heard its distinctive sound, igniting his musical journey.
Braithwaite-Kilcoyne embraces musical diversity, contributing to projects that examine historical narratives, like Amazing Grace's origins and the transatlantic slave trade, showcasing folk's profound impact.
With a rich array of projects, including collaborations and explorations of folk history, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne stands out as a dynamic one-man band in today's folk music scene.
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