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In the mid-1980s a new rebirth of English folk began, this time fusing folk with energy and political aggression derived from punk rock.

Leaders included The Pogues, The Men They Couldn't Hang, Oyster Band and Billy Bragg.

Folk dance music also became popular in the 80s, with acts like the English Country Blues Band and Tiger Moth.

The decade later saw the use of reggae with English folk music by the band Edward II & the Red Hot Polkas, especially on their seminal Let's Polkasteady from 1987.