Band, 1908-2003 GB, Crookham, Northumberland
Composer of Folk and World
Will Atkinson (31 January 1908 – 30 July 2003) was a noted traditional musician from northern Northumberland. He started off as a player of the English diatonic accordion, but was best known as a harmonica or moothie player. His playing was distinguished by a very clear sense of rhythm, with a definite lilt. He was a major figure in Northumbrian music. He was also the composer of several tunes that have entered the tradition and are played at gatherings and sessions.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Mouthorgan | Will Atkinson | 1989 | Album |
Harthope Burn - Music From Northumberland And The Border Country | Joe Hutton, Willy Taylor & Will Atkinson | 1983 | Album |