Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing - for iPod/iPhone: Recent Episodes
The Open University
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.
Norma Waterson remembers her childhood and reveals how she became a traditional English folk singer.
Transcript -- Norma Waterson remembers her childhood and reveals how she became a traditional English folk singer.
How traditional songs relate to other musical movements. Differences in gender within the music.
Transcript -- How traditional songs relate to other musical movements. Differences in gender within the music.
Transcript -- The meanings behind the songs, where they originate from, dating back to the Vikings.
The tradition of Wassailling, looking to it's roots, and how it is still being carried out today.
Transcript -- The tradition of Wassailling, looking to it's roots, and how it is still being carried out today.
Norma introduces the song 'Death and the Lady' explaining the meanings behind the words and where the song originated from. She then performs it.
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.