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| Artist/Author/Band | Title, Subtitle, additional information, publication date, number of pages, special codes | Format | Price |
| ----- | Bright Morning Stars Songs of rural life, including growing and harvesting, winds and weather, hard work and pleasure. Traditional material as well as contemporary. Some with chords and two-part arrangements. A pocket songbook. 1984 72pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $7.00 |
| ----- | Rounds for Children Over 100 rounds in two, three, and four parts. Excellent for use in music education programs and for "rainy day" activities at home. Includes melody lines and lyrics. Illustrated. 1986 63pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $12.00 |
| Blood, Peter & Annie Patterson, eds. | Rise Up Singing: The Group Singing Songbook - 15th Anniversary Edition Great community singing resource. Words, chords and sources for nearly 1200 songs which work well in group singing. Indexed by author, title and type - "Folk Revival" favorites, contemporary folk, gospel standards, sea chanteys, blues, songs about peace,freedom, cowboys, labor, environment, much more. Spiral bound, 7x10". This edition has been completely retypeset to make it easier to read. 2004 288pgs | Reference, History or Index | |
book | $23.00 |
| Child, Francis James | The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Vol. I: Ballads 1-53 New edition of the "Child Ballads", a monumental compendium of song texts first collected in the 1800's. Valuable resource for singers, scholars, musicians and storytellers. Includes many variants and notes by Child. The first of 5 volumes. 2001 631pgs | Written Music Included | Sale item |
book | $18.25 |
| Child, Francis James | The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Vol. II: Ballads 54-113 The second of five volumes. 2003 625pgs | Written Music Included | Sale item |
book | $18.25 |
| Child, Francis James | The English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Vol. III: Ballads 114-188 The third of five volumes. 2005 577pgs | Written Music Included | Sale item |
book | $18.25 |
| Cohen, John & Mike Seeger, eds. | Old-Time String Band Songbook Classic collection of traditional American old-time songs, many as performed by the New Lost City Ramblers. With source notes and charming photographs. A must have for all old-time music singers and players. 1976 240pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | currently unavailable |
| Constantine, Mary-Ann, ed. | Ballads in Wales: Baledi yng Nghmru A collection of scholarly articles providing a good introduction to the ballads of Wales. Explores several different contexts and spans the 18th century to the war years. In Welsh and English. 1999 85pgs | Reference, History or Index | Sale item |
book | $6.75 |
| Country Dance and Song Society (Allison Thompson, ed.) | Legacy: 50 Years of Dance and Song A compilation of the best dances, songs, tunes and reflections contributed by our members and published in the CDSS News and its predecessors. 52 American dances, 46 English dances with music, 18 songs, 13 tunes and a miscellany of historical treasures. 2002 202pgs | Instruction Included | Written Music Included | |
book | $25.00 |
| Dineen, Jo & Mark Bridges, eds. | The Gig Bag Book of Theory and Harmony Handy reference guide for both amateur and professional musicians. Excellent resource to learn or review all aspects of music theory. With glossary of commonly used musical terms. Compactly sized to fit in your guitar or banjo case, with sturdy spiral binding. 2000 157pgs | Reference, History or Index | |
book | $13.00 |
| Gordon, Larry & Anthony G. Barrand | Northern Harmony, 4th Ed. (hardcover) A New England collection of shape-note songs. With many contemporary compositions and new tunes composed since the publication of the 3rd edition in 1995. 1998 272pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $21.00 |
| Gordon, Shelley | Songs to Sing and Sing Again Perfect companion to informal singing, for teachers, camp counselors, and folks who just like to sing together. Well-balanced collection of songs which are readily singable for the inexperienced singer and enjoyable for even the most experienced. With guidelines for leaders of group singing. Pocket-sized. 1984 96pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $8.50 |
| Henry, Carol | Very Favorites of the Very Young: Songs for 3-6 Year-Olds Produced in response to repeated requests for songs for preschool children; edited by Montessori teacher Henry. Familiar and less well-known songs that kids can sing all by themselves, at play, at school and home. Melody line, guitar chords, and lyrics. A pocket songbook. 1986 72pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $7.00 |
| Jones, Bessie | Step It Down: Games, Plays, Songs & Stories from Afro-American Heritage Children's games, dances, plays, songs, and stories from the African-American repertoire of the remarkable Bessie Jones. She earned many noted awards including a National Heritage Fellowship. Great for use by parents and teachers. See also Jones's recording Put Your Hand on your Hip.. 1972 233pgs | Instruction Included | Written Music Included | |
book | $17.00 |
| Kennedy, Peter, ed. | Folksongs of Britain and Ireland A big fat treasure trove for musicians, historians, and folklorists. With 360 folksongs from field recordings in English, Lowland Scots, Scots and Irish Gaelic, Manx, Welsh, Cornish, Channel Islands French, Romany, and Tinkers' Cants. 1984 824pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $50.00 |
| Langstaff, John | Celebrate the Spring: Spring and May Day Celebrations for Schools & Communities A "how-to" manual full of practical information for creating Revels-type celebrations. With many musical examples, dance instructions, and sample programs. 1998 80pgs | Instruction Included | Written Music Included | Reference, History or Index | |
book | $20.00 |
| Langstaff, John | Celebrate the Winter: Winter Solstice Celebrations for Schools and Communities Revels' second volume of seasonal music, dance and drama to assist teachers and communities in presenting participatory solstice celebrations. 2001 164pgs | Instruction Included | Written Music Included | Reference, History or Index | |
book | $28.00 |
| Langstaff, John | Revels Book of Chanteys and Sea Songs Eighty-five chanteys, ballads and dockside songs performed over the years in many Sea Revels productions. Selected and compiled by the late John Langstaff, this book includes detailed notes plus arrangements for voices and piano accompaniment. "..Great for choruses, parents, teachers and everyone who loves to sing!". Some songs can be heard on the Revels CD Homeward Bound. 2006 172pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $22.00 |
| Langstaff, John | A Revels Garland of Song: In Celebration of Spring, Summer and Autumn Carols, processionals, pub songs, rounds, ritual, and children's songs from the Revels repertoire of seasonal celebrations. With piano accompaniment and chords. 1996 164pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $22.00 |
| Langstaff, John & Nancy | The Christmas Revels Songbook More than sixty songs compiled from Revel's five winter solstice recordings, with words, music and performance suggestions. See also the accompanying CD's by the Revels, listed in the Recordings section. 1995 148pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $22.00 |
| Langstaff, John & Nancy | Sally Go Round the Moon How to sing and play games to 81 timeless folk classics. Includes tips on matching games to songs, using hands and bodies, clapping, marching along and other fun ways for children to make these tunes their own. Easy to read. With piano and guitar arrangements. 1986 127pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $17.00 |
| Marini, Stephen A., ed. | The Norumbega Harmony: Historic and Contemporary Hymn Tunes and Anthems (hardcv) Attention, Sacred Harp singers: here's a long-awaited collection of songs from the New England Singing School tradition. Includes over 100 historic plain-tunes, fuguing tunes, anthems and set-pieces, plus 30 new compositions by members and friends of Norumbega Harmony, a singing community from Boston. See also NB's new CD Sweet Seraphic Fire. 2003 300pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $20.75 |
| McGraw, Hugh, ed. | The Sacred Harp: 1991 Revision (hardcover) Latest revision of the Original Sacred Harp book. The 60 least popular pieces have been replaced with new compositions and well-liked older pieces. New typesetting means the words line up with the music now! 1991 584pgs | Written Music Included | Reference, History or Index | |
book | $27.25 |
| Mills, Bob | All Mixed Up, Rev. Ed.: A Guide to Sound Production for Folk and Dance Music Basic guide for running sound at dances, and other folk events, written by a musician/studio owner. Includes information on mixing, buying equipment, mic placement, and more. 1996 24pgs | Reference, History or Index | |
book | $5.00 |
| Morrish, ed., John New! |
The Folk Handbook: Working with songs from the English tradition book/CD set Authoritative yet user-friendly overview of the English song tradition and its continuing relevance as performed today in Britain and America. Includes words and melodies from more than 80 traditional songs, together with essays by Martin Carthy, Vic Gammon and others, offering a wider cultural and musical context. An unparalleled resource for anyone interested in exploring the world of song. With 14-song CD of field recordings from the Veteran Records archive. Published by Backbeat in association with EFDSS. Spiral bound hardcover. 2007 288pgs | Reference, History or Index | |
book | $31.00 |
| New England Dancing Masters | Down In the Valley: More Great Singing Games for Children Twenty-five more games, play parties, and camp songs. With teaching hints. See the NEDM recording of the same title. 2000 54pgs | Instruction Included | Written Music Included | |
book | $15.00 |
| New England Dancing Masters | Jump Jim Joe: Great Singing Games for Children Twenty traditional English, Anglo-, and African-American singing games for children of all ages. With teaching hints. See NEDM's CD of the same name. 1991 45pgs | Instruction Included | Written Music Included | |
book | $15.00 |
| Palmer, Roy, ed. | A Book of British Ballads 126 mostly traditional ballads from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Includes Child, broadsides, music hall, recent compositions, etc. A fascinating and enjoyable collection, well researched in variants and sources by Palmer. Previously published in 1980 as Everyman's Book of Ballads. 1998 256pgs | Sale item |
book | $19.75 |
| Palmer, Roy, ed. | Bushes and Briars: Folk Songs Collected by Ralph Vaughan Williams Over 120 folk songs collected in the English counties of Cumberland, Yorkshire, Durham, Herefordshire, Norfolk, Essex, Sussex and Surrey by Vaughan Williams in the early 20th century. Good versions of fairly well known songs and plenty of unusual ones. First published in 1983. 1999 209pgs | Sale item |
book | $19.75 |
| Riley, Martha | Backwoods Heritage: Trad Songs, Dances, Fiddle Tunes and More (book/CD/DVD) Music, instructions, and teaching notes make these Appalachian and Midwest dances, play parties, songs and tunes accessible and fun to upper elementary and middle school kids and their teachers. With CD of live music plus DVD of children doing the dances, play parties and a "show & tell" of musicians playing the tunes on various folk instruments. 2003 76pgs | Dance Length Recording | Instruction Included | Written Music Included | To be discontinued |
book | $50.00 |
| Roud, Steve, Eddie Upton & Malcolm Taylor, eds. | Still Growing: English Traditional Songs and Singers from the Cecil Sharp Collection Publication of this book from the English Folk Dance and Song Society marks the centennial of Cecil Sharp's first song collecting mission in 1903. Fifty songs from his vast collection of manuscripts have been specially selected for musicians and singers. Lyrics and written music provided, along with singers' bios, archival photos and song facsimilies from Sharp's field notebooks. 2003 121pgs | Written Music Included | To be discontinued |
book | $28.25 |
| Russell, Ian & David Atkinson, eds. | Folk Song: Tradition, Revival and Re-Creation Thirty-six essays first presented at an international conference of the same title. Song collectors are specially featured. Themes include folksong tradition, history, scholarship, women collectors, melodic tradition, revival, future of research, folksong in the "modern world" and more. 2004 555pgs | Sale item |
book | $30.00 |
| Seeger, Ruth Crawford | American Folk Songs for Children Back in print! A classic collection of over 90 favorite folk songs, including ballads, chants, spirituals, blues and singing games. With sections on using songs at home or at school, providing accompaniment, and improvising. Illustrated with charm and humor by Barbara Cooney. First published in 1948. 2002 190pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $18.00 |
| Sharp, Cecil J. | One Hundred English Folk Songs Collected from British singers and arranged for medium voice and piano with substantial notes for each, these songs are some of the most popular in the English folk tradition. With introduction to the field of English folksong. First published in 1916. 1975 235pgs | Written Music Included | Reference, History or Index | Sale item |
book | $8.00 |
| Spurgeon, Alan L. | Waltz The Hall: The American Play Party (hardcover) A history and songbook of this old and long forgotten American folk tradition - dances, games and get-togethers accompanied by songs. Great resource for callers, music educators and students of American folklore eager to have these traditional play parties available in a single source. Features 90 musical examples with lyrics of traditional play party songs from all over the U.S. 2005 238pgs | Written Music Included | Reference, History or Index | |
book | $45.00 |
| Thomson, Ryan | A Folk Musician's Working Guide to Chords, Keys, Scales and More Music theory in a nutshell to make music-making more fun by answering common questions about musical principles, with examples relevant to folk musicians. 1995 85pgs | Reference, History or Index | |
book | $17.00 |
| Vaughan Williams, R. & A. L. Lloyd, eds. | Classic English Folk Songs The long awaited reprint of the Penguin Book of English Folk Songs, first published in 1959. Very influential in the folksong revival. Published by the English Folk Dance and Song Society, revised by Malcolm Douglas, foreword by Martin Carthy, and with an updated bibliography. 2003 154pgs | |
book | $31.25 |
| Weber, Sol | Rounds Galore Words and music for 340 rounds, by composers old (Mozart, Purcell, Byrd, etc.) and new (Jean Ritchie, Tom Paxton, etc.) with hints for singing from song leader Weber. 1994 175pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $16.25 |
| Yates, Mike, ed. New! |
Traveller's Joy : Songs of English and Scottish Travellers and Gypsies 1965-2005 (book/CD set) Over fifty songs of the extraordinary and ultimately unique musical legacy of the Gypsies and Travellers of England and Scotland. With bios, notes on the songs, photos, bibliography, discography and twenty-track CD. 2006 128pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $33.50 |
| Yates, Mike, Elaine Bradtke & Malcolm Taylor, eds. | Dear Companion: Appalachian Traditional Songs and Singers from the Cecil Sharp Collection Fifty-three songs and ballads from Sharp's American collection, "..a celebration of the close links between the musical traditions of Britain and North America.." With introductory essay, biographical sketches of the singers, notes on the songs, and many illustrations. 2004 137pgs | Written Music Included | |
book | $30.25 |
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| Artist/Author/Band | Title, Subtitle, additional information, publication date, number of pages, special codes | Format | Price |
| ----- | English Village Carols: Traditional Christmas Carolling from the Southern Pennines This Smithsonian Folkways cd takes you to the village pubs around Sheffield, England, where enthusiastic singers (recorded live) continue a centuries-old tradition of secular Christmas carol singing. With 28-page booklet. 1999 | |
cd | $16.00 |
| ----- New! |
Sailor's Songs and Sea Shanteys A classic collection of the two sorts of sailor songs - for diversion and for work. These powerful performances by Ewan MacColl, A. L. Lloyd, Ian Campbell, Peter Bellamy, the Watersons and more have been culled from Topic Records' archives. The 26 songs include Blood Red Roses, Away Haul Away, Reuben Ranzo and The Handsome Cabin Boy. 2004 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $15.00 |
| ----- | Smithsonian Folkways Children's Music Collection Twenty-six songs, stories, play-party games, and poems from the voluminous Smithsonian archives. Performed by Pete Seeger, Leadbelly, groups of school children, and more. 1998 | |
cd | $13.00 |
| ----- | The Social Harp: Early American Shape-Note Songs 20 shape-note compositions (many in their original three-voice settings) performed by southern traditional singers from Georgia and Alabama. The repertoire is drawn from the now out-of-print work The Social Harp published in 1855. 1994 | |
cd | $17.75 |
| ----- | Song Links 2 (set of 2): A Celebration of Eng. Trad. Songs and their Amer. Variants 2-CD showcase of English traditional songs and their American variants. Disc 1 highlights the English singers: Copper Family, Martyn Wyndham-Read et al. Disc 2 features Americans Bruce Molsky, Jean Ritchie, Jody Stecher et al. Packaged in beautiful, 80-page hardcover book written by Shirley Collins. 2005 | |
cd | $33.00 |
| Baltimore Consort, The | The Best of The Baltimore Consort A sampling from eight of the Consort's recordings plus previously unreleased material. Twenty-seven beguiling tracks of Elizabethan, Playford, trad. English, Scottish and other music and song. 2002 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $11.00 |
| Brass Monkey | The Definitive Collection Budget-priced overview of this influential band's Topic recordings. Splendid arrangements of British tunes and songs from the all-star lineup of Martin Carthy, Howard Evans, John Kirkpatrick, Martin Brinsford, Roger Williams. With concertina, accordions, guitar, and many horns. "The Doffing Mistress", Duke of Wellington's March", "Maid and the Palmer"; 11 more songs and tunes. 2005 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $11.25 |
| Brass Monkey | Flame of Fire The original members (Martin Carthy, Howard Evans, John Kirkpatrick, Martin Brinsford and Roger Williams) reunite for Brass Monkey's newest album. Songs and tunes with distinctive brass, melodeon and voice-driven sound. 2004 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $18.50 |
| Copper Family, The | Come Write Me Down: Early Recordings of the Copper Family of Rottingdean Traditional harmony singing by Sussex's Copper family, who are venerated "source singers" for many English songs. Bonus tracks feature the elder generation. 35 pages of song texts and 60-page booklet of extensive notes. Reissue of Bob and Ron Copper's classic album of the 60's. 2001 | |
cd | $22.75 |
| DesRosiers, Mary, Nat Hewitt & Pete Sutherland | A Little Music on the Prairie: Music from the Books of Laura Ingalls Wilder Authentic American songs and tunes from the American frontier, presented simply with fiddle, banjo, guitar, and field organ accompaniment. 1996 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Early Music New York | Colonial Christmas Seasonal music from the Colonies, performed by a world-class early music ensemble. Includes 18thc. New England shape-note anthems plus popular tunes of the time from The English Dancing Master and Captain George Bush's notebook. Vocal and instrumental tracks. 2004 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Hutchings, Ashley, prod., et al. | Grandson of Morris On From the legendary Morris On series. Distinctive renditions of morris tunes and songs in the English folk tradition, with electric as well as acoustic instruments, performed with great artistry by Hutchings et al. With various morris sides dancing on some cuts. 2002 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $17.75 |
| Hutchings, Ashley, prod., et al. | Great Grandson of Morris On Newest in the Morris On series. 2004 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $17.75 |
| Hutchings, Ashley, prod., et al. | Son of Morris On The second in the series. Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol, Dave Mattacks, Martin Carthy, Shirley Collins, John Tams, the Albion & Adderbury Morris teams, others. Originally released on LP in 1972 and reissued in 2003. 2003 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $17.75 |
| Jones, Bessie | Put Your Hand on Your Hip and Let Your Backbone Slip Combines the remarkable Bessie Jones' classic recordings So Glad I'm Here and Step It Down. Games, plays, songs, and stories in the Afro-American tradition, many from the Georgia Sea Islanders. See also Jones' book Step It Down. | Dance Length Recording | |
cd | $17.75 |
| Millen Family, The | Down Yonder Green Lane The Millen Family (from Bethersden, Kent, U.K.) are fine part-singers with a history going back more than a century, drawing from a wealth of traditional folk material and old-time glee-songs. For related material, see the Copper Family book and CD's. 2001 | Sale item |
cd | $8.50 |
| Norumbega Harmony, The | Sweet Seraphic Fire: New England Singing-School Music Led by Stephen Marini, Singing Master, The Norumbega Harmony sings compositions from the great New England singing-school tradition (ranging from 18thC to contemporary) and from historical hymn texts. See also the group's songbook Norumbega Harmony (Marini). 2005 | |
cd | $16.25 |
| Revels Chorus & Band, The w/ Louis Killen, John Roberts, Tony Barrand | Homeward Bound: Sea Songs - Ballads - Chanteys A spirited set of sea songs, chanteys, dances, ballads and anthems, highlighted by some wonderful singers. Includes five songs from Spring Revels 2002. Directed and produced by George Emlen. 2002 | |
cd | $13.00 |
| Revels, The (Christmas Revels) | The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice Traditional ritual carols, dances, and processionals, directed by John Langstaff. 1978 | |
cd | $13.00 |
| Revels, The (Christmas Revels) | Rose and Thistle: English and Scottish Music from The Christmas Revels Choral and instrumental music from the best of the '01 and '03 Revels productions in Cambridge, MA. Jayne Tankersley (soprano), David Coffin (baritone), English Renaissance and Scottish Baroque ensembles on airs and lively dances. Highland pipers, childrens' chorus, brass ensemble round things out. 2005 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $13.00 |
| Roberts, John New! |
Sea Fever: Songs of Ships and the Sea Favorites of John Robert's maritime song collection from the Americas and the British Isles. The 15 cuts include The Golden Vanity, Bonny Ship the Diamond, Hog-Eye Man, Leave Her Johnny and Diego's Bold Shore. John on vocals, concertina and banjo is aided and abetted by Mary Lea, violin and viola; Lisa Preston, Celtic harp; and Ray Wall, whistle. 2007 | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Roberts, John & Tony Barrand | Heartoutbursts: English Folksongs Collected by Percy Grainger Eighteen songs collected by English composer Grainger, including all songs featured in his best-known composition for band, the Lincolnshire Posy. With extensive liner notes. 1997 | To be discontinued |
cd | $15.00 |
| Roberts, John & Tony Barrand | Mellow With Ale From The Horn A classic collection of John and Tony's favorites, ranging from ballads "Barbara Allen" to singing games "Oats and Beans and Barley Grow" to monologues "Albert and the Lion." Remastered from the 1975 LP. 2002 | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Roberts, John & Tony Barrand | Spencer the Rover is Alive and Well...: Traditional English Ballads and Songs First released on LP in 1971, a fine collection of songs drawn from the repertoires of the Copper Family, A. L. Lloyd and others. 2001 | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Roberts, John & Tony Barrand | Twiddlum Twaddlum Roberts and Barrand celebrate 35 years of performing songs, recitations, dances and plays of the English folk tradition. This CD, recorded live at two concerts in September 2003, covers some favorites - "..ancient ballads to music hall ditties, from Mother Goose to Kipling". 2003 | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Roberts, John, Tony Barrand, Fred Breunig & Andy Davis | Hail Smiling Morn!: Nowell Sing We Clear Sixteen little known, traditional mid-winter carols, sung in splendid harmony and accompanied by melodeon, concertina, fiddle, piano, and percussion. 1995 | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Roberts, John, Tony Barrand, Fred Breunig & Andy Davis | Just Say Nowell: Nowell Sing We Clear The Nowell folks celebrate 25 years of performing mid-winter carols. Classic and new material, featuring John Kirkpatrick's song Chariots. 2000 | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Roberts, John, Tony Barrand, Fred Breunig & S. Woodruff | The Best of Nowell Sing We Clear A 70 minute compilation of songs from the first three volumes of Nowell Sing We Clear. 1989 | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Roberts, John, Tony Barrand, Fred Breunig & S. Woodruff | To Welcome in the Spring A live set from the "Nowell" cast. Songs and carols for the season of rebirth covering the period from Candlemas through Lent and Easter. Remastered from the original 1979 recording. 2002 | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Warner, Jeff | Jolly Tinker Warner, a respected folksinger, has been around traditional song all his life. Here, he draws from Anglo-American folk traditions, Tin Pan Alley, Kipling and more. Guests Jeff Davis (banjo, voice), David Surette (guitar), Rodney Miller (fiddle), Jacqueline Schwab (piano) and others provide tasteful harmony and instrumental accompaniment. 2005 | Listening/Instrumental | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Warner, Jeff & Jeff Davis | Old Time Songs for Kids Traditional songs and dance tunes from Anglo-American folk traditions performed a cappella or with fiddle, banjo, and other instruments. Ages 8-adult. Reissue of the 1989 cassette. 1989 | |
cd | $15.00 |
| Waterson:Carthy New! |
Holy Heathens And The Old Green Man Songs associated with the festivals of the English rural calendar; many with a Christmas theme, but also an Easter carol, a May song, and one for the harvest. The brilliant singing of the Waterson:Carthy tribe is enhanced by youthful vocal trio The Devil's Interval plus guest musicians. 2006 | |
cd | $22.75 |
| Watersons, The | The Definitive Collection A worthy introduction to the distinctive vocal sound of the Watersons. Spanning 35 years on the Topic Record label, this bargain priced CD features the group, as soloists, and collaborations with others. 2003 | |
cd | currently unavailable |
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| Hinton, Matt & Erica New! |
Awake My Soul: The Story of the Sacred Harp A documentary about Sacred Harp singing, a form of a cappella shape-note singing with roots in the deep South. This film offers a glimpse into the lives of the singers and the history which tells of both rebellion and tradition. Narrated by Jim Lauderdale. 1 hr 15 mins. 2006 | Reference, History or Index | |
dvd | $20.00 |
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