Anne Briggs

Anne Briggs is a legendary figure in British folk music, known for her haunting voice and unaccompanied singing style. Emerging in the 1960s folk revival scene, she gained early recognition for her pure, emotive interpretations of traditional songs, many of which she helped revive and popularize. Despite releasing only a handful of recordings—such as her acclaimed self-titled debut and The Time Has Come—her influence looms large, inspiring artists like Sandy Denny, June Tabor, and even members of Led Zeppelin.

Briggs was famously reclusive and reluctant to pursue a commercial music career, choosing instead a more nomadic lifestyle that aligned with the spirit of the traditional songs she loved. Though she stepped away from performing in the 1970s, her recordings continue to captivate new generations of folk fans, keeping her legacy as one of the genre’s most important and mystical voices alive.

Genres

Folk

Folk Rock

Singer-songwriter

Celtic

Traditional Folk

Folk Punk

Progressive Folk

Related Artists

Bert Jansch

Vashti Bunyan

June Tabor

Sandy Denny

John Martyn

Joni Mitchell

The Unthanks

Davy Graham

Nick Drake

Joan Baez

Eliza Carthy

The Watersons

Latest Release

Anne Briggs (2024 Deluxe Remaster)

Anne Briggs

Album - 14 Tracks - Released April 26, 2024