We have learned that Danny Spooner died last week. Spooner was a well loved singer of traditional and contemporary folk songs of Britain and Australia. As a social historian, he explored British and Australian culture through folk music. Leaving school at the age of 13, Spooner went to work on a Thames sailing barge, learning songs from working sail from the deck of the barge. In 1962, he moved to Australia and became deeply involved in the folk music scene. He performed in folk clubs and music festivals all over Australia, New Zealand, Britain, Canada and the US. He will be missed.
Danny Spooner sings for The National Library of Australia collection
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As Black History Month winds to a close, here is a throwback Thursday repost of a story I think is well worth telling and retelling. 
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