Ewan MacColl

Ewan MacColl was a British singer, songwriter, and folk music advocate born in 1915. He played a key role in collecting, preserving, and popularizing traditional folk songs and theater works. MacColl was also a talented performer and composer, creating influential songs like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." Beyond music, he was involved in theater productions and was an active promoter of working-class culture and social justice. His work helped shape the modern folk revival in the UK, making traditional songs accessible to new audiences and influencing generations of musicians.