Cecil Sharp

Cecil Sharp was a British folk music scholar and collector born in 1859. He dedicated his life to discovering, recording, and preserving traditional English folk songs and dances, which he believed were vital parts of cultural history. Through extensive fieldwork, often recording performances from everyday people, he helped to document and revive traditional folk music at a time when it was declining due to modernization. Sharp’s work greatly influenced the folk revival movement in England and America, making him a key figure in preserving these cultural traditions for future generations.