This week we complete our two-part feature focusing on maritime songs and sea shanties. Weâll hear from Waterson-Carthy, John Roberts, Alan Carr, The Fishermanâs Friends, Cyrill Tawney, Sally Rogers and many more. âWay haul awayâ ⌠this week on the … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our two-part feature âSing Me a Story,â focusing on singers and songwriters who tell wonderful stories in their songs. Weâll hear tales from the North Woods with Brian Miller & Randy Goza, A classic song from … Continue reading →
We lost Dave Swarbrick on June 3rd after suffering from lung disease for many years. This weekâs edition of The Sing Out! Radio Magazine is dedicated to Dave. Weâll hear Daveâs fiddling and singing in many combinations including Fairport Convention, … Continue reading →
Introduction We here at Murder Ballad Monday would love every week to bring you a fully researched âdeep diveâ into a particular ballad, but time doesnât always allow for that, given that we donât make a penny from this work. … Continue reading →
Illustration from âBilly Taylorâ broadside âThe Tragedy of the Press-Gang: Â A True and Lamentable Ballad callâd Billy Taylor, shewing the fatal effects of Inconstancy.â Transvestism! Â Seafaring! Â Betrayal! Â Murder! In my last full week of posts, I explored âThe Demon Loverâ … Continue reading →
detail from Twa Sisters â quilt by Dan Willig Six months ago, my first post for this blog dealt with the ancient murder ballad âTwo Sistersâ, also known as âWind and Rainâ as well as several other names.  Iâm happy with the … Continue reading →
The River Clyde âMotherâs Malisonâ (Child 216) If the first song discussed in this blog was about the potentially dire consequences of following the counsel of oneâs parents instead of the counsel of oneâs heart, this week weâll show just how … Continue reading →
