Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing - for iPod/iPhone
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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.
Becoming a folk singer
Norma Waterson remembers her childhood and reveals how she became a traditional English folk singer.
Tradition and History
How traditional songs relate to other musical movements. Differences in gender within the music.
Rituals and Ceremonies
The meanings behind the songs, where they originate from, dating back to the Vikings.
Wassails
The tradition of Wassailling, looking to it's roots, and how it is still being carried out today.
"Green grows the laurel" – performance
Norma Waterson performs the song 'Green Goes the Laurels'.
"The flowers of Knaresborough forest"
Norma Waterson performs the song 'the flowers of knaresborough forest'.