Graeme Miles
Graeme Miles (1935 – 29 March 2013) was an English songwriter who was based in Middlesbrough. Born in Greenwich, London, he grew up in Teesside[1] and studied at West Hartlepool Art School. His songs included "Sea Coal", "Blue Sunset" and "Ring of Iron".[1] "A Great Northern River", written by Miles, was included on The Unthanks' 2012 album Songs from the Shipyards. The Unthanks also sang his song "Sad February" on their 2007 album Here's the Tender Coming.
The Graeme Miles Bursary, established in his memory, is open to artists or groups, aged between 18 and 25, who are based in the North East of England. Funded by the proceeds of fundraising concerts organised by The Unthanks, it is administered by the English Folk Dance and Song Society.[2] The Rachel Hamer Band were awarded a bursary in 2016.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Middlesbrough songwriter Clive Graeme Miles dies aged 77". Teesside Gazette. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ^ "Graeme Miles Bursary". Artists' Bursaries. English Folk Dance and Song Society. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
- ^ Alex Gallaher (26 January 2016). "The Rachel Hamer Band Awarded Graeme Miles Bursary to Record Debut Album". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved 29 April 2016.