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Introduction

Artistic Overview

The Players

Venues and Dates

Commissioned by the World Heritage Site Cultural Events Programme
www.cornishmining.org.uk

The Players

Four of the team from The Cry of Tin

Four of the team from The Cry of Tin

  • Jon Heslop became well known during the miners strike of 1984 through his song Old Soldiers.
  • Mike O'Connor is a well known fiddle-player, accompanist and story-teller, and a writer of powerful songs.
  • Lucy Burrow, joined the team for Unsung Heroes, is a powerful and experienced writer and performer.
  • Kevin Burrow, joined Unsung Heroes as an understudy, and is now an established team member.
  • Ron Openshaw, singer and guitarist from the Lizard.
  • Di Franklin, newest member of the team is both singer and songwriter. 
  • Roger Bryant, the man who wrote Cornish Lads.
Cornwall Songwriters are thought-provoking, entertaining and skilled, and reaffirm the message that Cornwall has much to sing about.
We are very grateful to the World Heritage Site Cultural events programme and the Carn to Cove organisation for their support.