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olk singer has made 19 albums since 1997, interpreting traditional material, songs by others and writing her own gems. She concluded 2019 with , a fondly-wrought album of Christmas-themed songs from her native Yorkshire. is a novel collection of pop and rock covers, including hits for The Bangles, Oasis, The Cure,★★★★★ )

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