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Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing - for iPad/Mac/PC

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Song, in its many forms, surrounds us - and may have been a feature of life since the very beginnings of human history. It is practiced in every society in the world, its importance undiminished in modern times. The tracks on this album focus on English Folk singing, the traditions behind the songs, and the stories behind the traditions. Performances from folk singer Norma Waterson complete the fascinating journey through English folk heritage. This material is drawn from The Open University course AA317 Words and music.
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Episodes

Becoming a folk singer

Norma Waterson remembers her childhood and reveals how she became a traditional English folk singer.

Mar 22, 2009•6 min

Telling a Story

Stories as the foundations of traditional folk music.

Mar 22, 2009•3 min

Tradition and History

How traditional songs relate to other musical movements. Differences in gender within the music.

Mar 22, 2009•3 min

Rituals and Ceremonies

The meanings behind the songs, where they originate from, dating back to the Vikings.

Mar 22, 2009•5 min

Wassails

The tradition of Wassailling, looking to it's roots, and how it is still being carried out today.

Mar 22, 2009•4 min

Transcript -- Wassails

Transcript -- The tradition of Wassailling, looking to it's roots, and how it is still being carried out today.

Mar 22, 2009

"Death and the lady"

Norma introduces the song 'Death and the Lady' explaining the meanings behind the words and where the song originated from. She then performs it.

Mar 22, 2009•5 min

Transcript -- "Death and the lady"

Transcript -- Norma introduces the song 'Death and the Lady' explaining the meanings behind the words and where the song originated from. She then performs it.

Mar 22, 2009
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