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Norman Chalmers RIP

March 25, 2024raretunes

We are sad to report the passing of our friend and colleague, the esteemed concertina player Norman. This fine musician did much to demonstrate and promote the potential of the instrument in Scottish traditiinal music, and more…

Norman Chalmers

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