British Folk Icon And Activist

Since the early 80s, English folk singer and political activist Billy Bragg has crafted a career around protest, with his songs and shows focusing on calling out injustices and inspiring audiences to bring about change.

Inspired by punk rock peers like The Clash and Elvis Costello, and of course, the American folk movement of the 1960s, Bragg has become one of his native country's loudest and most respected artists, continuing to rally against The Man with an undimmed spirit. Standout tracks include 1983's quintessential  'A New England', 1986's storytelling masterpiece'Levi Stubbs' Tears', and 1988's politically charged 'Waiting For The Great Leap Forward'.