Cecil James Sharp (22 November 1859 – 23 June 1924) was the founding father of the folklore revival in England in the early twentieth century, and many of England's traditional dances and music owe their continuing existence to his work in recording and publishing them.
Sharp was born at Denmark Hill, London, his father was a slate merchant, much interested in archaeology...
Date of birth:
- 1859
Date of death:
- 1924
