John Playford
John Playford (1623–1686) was a London bookseller, publisher, minor composer and member of the Stationers' Company. He published books on music theory, instruction books for several instruments and psalters with tunes for singing in churches. He is perhaps best known today for his publication of The English Dancing Master in 1651. Under the Commonwealth (1649–60), and for part of Charles II's reign, Playford almost monopolised the business of music publishing in England. His shop was the meeting-place of musical enthusiasts.
Genre: english-baroque, medieval
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Top Tracks
- Lilliburlero (Arr. William Lyons)
- Glory of the West, The Goddesses
- The Fine Companion
- The Merry Blacksmith
- Prince Ruperts March
- Virgin Queen / An Italian Rant
- All in a Garden Green / Onder een linde groen
- Chirping of the Nightingale, Chirping of the Lark
- Suite de trois branles de village: Bobbing Joe / Excuse Me / Red House
- Goddesses (Fast)
- Kemps Jegg
- Newcastle
- Row Well Ye Marriners
- Cold and Raw
- Stanes Morris / The Glory of the Sun
- Goddesses
- Newcastle (Fast)
- The Country Coll
- The Blackthorn Stick
- Hockley in the Hole
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