Celladore (West country Folk-rock band) has released a new song about the Cornish Rebellion of 1497 in time for An Gof day on June 27th.

The song, titled “The Martyrs of St Keverne,” features vocals by Carol Rockey. The Cornish Rebellion was a popular uprising against King Henry VII of England. The rebels, led by Michael An Gof and Thomas Flamank, were protesting the king’s harsh taxes and his cancelling of the special self independence  arangement of the Stanaries (given by King Edward) an attempt to impose English law on Cornwall. The rebellion was defeated at the Battle of Blackheath, and An Gof and Flamank were executed. “The Martyrs of St Keverne” tells the story of the rebellion from the perspective of the rebels. The song is a powerful ballad that celebrates the courage and sacrifice of the Cornish people. “We wanted to write a song that would honour the memory of the Cornish rebels,” said lead singer and guitarist, Carol Rockey and Kent Godwin. “They were fighting for their freedom and their way of life, and they deserve to be remembered.” 

A video will be released on youtube on June 27 to coincide with An Gof day; Details will be posted on the website celladore.uk) and #celadorerecords “The Martyrs of St Keverne” is available now on all major streaming platforms. And from celadore.co.uk website COMPETITION

To enter our competition, for the chance to win a copy of the CD and a t-shirt, answer the following question:

What is the name of the west country folk-rock band that has released a new song about the Cornish Rebellion of 1497?

Answer should be sent to the email [email protected] with your name, address and contact number/email by July 27th. Editor's decision is final.