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The Deighton Family is an English folk ensemble from Yorkshire, England.[1] The group is led by husband and wife Dave and Josie Deighton, and the five other members are their children, Maya, Arthur, Kathleen, Rosalie and Angelina.[1]

The Deighton Family's first album was released in 1980.[2] Their second album, Acoustic Music to Suit Most Occasions, was named Record of the Year by NPR in the U.S. in 1989.[3] A third full-length album was released in 1991.[1]

Kathleen Deighton-Cousins died from cancer on 24 December 2010.[4]

Members

• Dave Deighton - melodeon, harmonica, fiddle, guitar, vocals
• Josie Deighton - guitar, bodhran
• Maya Deighton - tin whistle, flute
• Arthur Deighton - mandolin, guitar, piano
• Kathleen Deighton - fiddle
• Rosalie Deighton - vocals, drums, mandolin
• Angelina Deighton - drums

Discography

• Mama Was Right (Philo Records, 1980)
• Acoustic Music to Suit Most Occasions (Philo, 1988)
• Rolling Home (Green Linnet Records, 1991)[2]

References

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