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The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the [http://folkshop.efdss.org Folkshop]. | The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the [http://folkshop.efdss.org Folkshop]. | ||
The quarterly magazine is English Dance and Song which includes online enhancements | The quarterly magazine is English Dance and Song which includes online enhancements in the form of audio and pdf files on its [http://eds.efdss.org web site]. | ||
The EFDSS also hosts the web site for the Traditional Drama Research Group, whose interests are in Mummers Plays and traditional street drama. | |||
== Folk Arts England == | == Folk Arts England == | ||
Revision as of 19:46, 17 February 2007
The English Folk Dance and Song Society
These pages are hosted by the English Folk Dance and Song Society, the longest running society in England dedicated to promoting the folk arts. With a headquarters in Regent's Park Rd, London and members all over the world, the EFDSS has an important part to play in passing on the traditions and culture of England to those who wish to carry them onward.
The hub of the Society's work is the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, a significant multi-media collection in care for the nation.
The Society is a publisher of books, audio and video and all current titles are sold by mail order or from the Folkshop.
The quarterly magazine is English Dance and Song which includes online enhancements in the form of audio and pdf files on its web site.
The EFDSS also hosts the web site for the Traditional Drama Research Group, whose interests are in Mummers Plays and traditional street drama.
Folk Arts England
FolkArts England (FAE) is a national development agency for Folk, Roots and Traditional Music. It is funded by Arts Council England and incorporates The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) and publishes Direct Roots, the guide to folk, roots and related music and arts.