Scotland born and now Canada-based, Enoch Kent formed the traditional Scottish group, The Reivers, with Josh MacRae, Rena Swankie and Moyna Flanagan. The band's live shows and steadfast interest in promoting traditional music formed the foundation of the Scottish folk music revival that took place in the 1950s and 1960s. Later, when Enoch moved to London, he kept this music alive and well with his folk band "The Exiles", with fellow Scotsmen Gordon MacCulloch and Bobby Campbell. Enoch Kent's own songwriting craft was further developed through The Singers Club (aka "The Critics Group") which he co-founded with internationally renowned folksingers, Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger. Since immigrating to Canada in the 60s, Enoch performed in many folk clubs and festivals across the country to wide acclaim. During that time, he focused on live performance and decided to put recording aside for awhile. However, after a 36-year recording hiatus, at the age of 70, Enoch well made up for lost time with his return to the studio …

Source: Enoch Kent's website

Discography — single releases

1959: The Ballad Of Johnny Ramensky & The Bonny Lass Of Fyvie: TOP RANK JAR 238

1959: The Wreck of The John B. & The Wee Magic Stane: TOP RANK JAR 244 - the Reivers

1960: Down in the Mines & Govan is a Busy Place: TOP RANK JAR 283 - the Reivers

1960: The Smashing Of The Van & Sean South Of Garryowen: TOP RANK JAR 386

1961: The Smashing Of The Van & Sean South Of Garryowen: Beltona 2728

1961: The Bonny Lass Of Fyvie & The Ballad Of Johnny Ramensky: Beltona 2733

EP and LP releases

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… Balladeers Notes

¹ more information on these recordings at Enoch Kent's website

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