Bert Jansch
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Pentangle got a bit of stick and still does... but music is about putting ideas together and understanding them, not making sounds you think are trendy”: Why John Renbourn always stood up to the purists
By Sid Smith published
Kicked out of art school, he embarked on an accidental career in baroque prog and folk jazz - and regarded himself as a lucky winner

Pentangle's Jacqui McShee and Robert Plant to appear at Bert Jansch 80 celebration concert
By Jerry Ewing published
Bert Jansch 80 will take place at London's Royal Festival Hall on November 4

The story of Pentangle's Basket Of Light
By Mick Wall published
Pentangle's third album, 1968's Basket Of Light, propelled them towards the big time and even gave them a rare hit single!

Early Pentangle albums get deluxe heavyweight vinyl reissues
By Jerry Ewing published
Pentangle's Basket Of Light, Cruel Sister, The Pentangle and Pentangling all to be reissued on 180g vinyl

Bert Jansch – A Man I'd Rather Be (Part 1) reissue review
By Kris Needs published
Not yet ratedBert’s overdue turn for a boxset still dazzles and moves.

Bert Jansch - Living In The Shadows album review
By Sid Smith published
Not yet ratedCelebrating the Pentangle guitarist’s 90s renaissance

The best prog vinyl releases you can buy this month
By Fraser Lewry published
Not yet ratedA poke around fantastic plastic with Fraser Lewry

Pentangle 2008 reunion recordings to launch on CD
By Christina O'Neill published
Pentangle's "scintillating" collection of performances from their 2008 reunion tour is due out on 2CD in October
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