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Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg is an English singer-songwriter and left-wing activist, most remembered for his leadership of the Red Wedge collective. 

His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic themes. His music is heavily centred on bringing about change and involving the younger generation in activist causes.

HIs first album was 'Life's a Riot with Spy Vs Spy' and this contained the track 'A New England' which is arguably one of his best of his career, in my opinion.


His second album 'Brewing up with Billy Bragg' gave us 'Between the Wars'




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