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Local Legends #65: Frankie Archer
- Podcast
- The Three Ravens Podcast
- Published
- Jul 4, 2026
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- 3660
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Summary
On this very special episode of Local Legends Martin is chatting with the brilliant British folk singer-songwriter Frankie Archer! To mark the release of her debut album, The Dance of Death , Frankie made time to come on the podcast to discuss how she has ended up making the music she has, which fuses centuries-old traditional melodies with modern electronic production, synthesizers, and manipulated samples. Hailing from the North East of England, Frankie loves folk songs and folk tales, making her a perfect guest. We are both massive fans, and, best of all, we have permission to include some of Frankie’s brilliant songs in this episode, which are: Death and the Maiden The Dance of Death In Oxford City The Lover’s Ghost The Demon Lover In Brunton Town We won’t labour the point – she’s ace – so gather in close around the Three Ravens campfire and listen in to a chat which explores topics as wide-ranging as the icon of Death, the Lambton worm, Cushie Butterfield and the business of being a folk musician in this strange year of 2026, with a true Local Legend, Frankie Archer! Learn more about Frankie, buy her music, and find links to tickets for her upcoming tour at frankiearchermusic.com . Photo credit Rob Irish . Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon. Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about…