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KESWICK MUSIC
Fellside at 40
Theatre by the Lake
Lake Road
February 6-7
The iconic folk label Fellside celebrates its 40th year with this celebration of folk and roots music, hosted by Mike Harding. There’s a stunning line-up of artists who’ve recorded with the label, including Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith, Ewan McLennan, Wendy Weatherby (pictured), Fiona Cuthill and Stevie Lawrence, Pete Morton, Bram Taylor, Joe Topping, Greg Russell and The Hut People. Highly recommended.
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Mario Cravo Neto: A Serene Expectation of Light + Maud Sulter: Syrcas
Autograph ABP Gallery
Rivington Place, EC2
Until April 2
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