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Art of the interpreter

In a milieu where writing your own songs is the norm, June Tabor defies convention by making her voice the servant of other people�s masterpieces By Sue Wilson

However much it runs counter to our youth-obsessed popular culture, most singers get better with age. Baby-faced instrumentalists may dazzle with their energy and audacity, but there's no substitute for seasoned singing.