English and Scottish Ballads (Vol. 1-8)

English and Scottish Ballads (Vol. 1-8)
Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1829
Release: 2023-12-24
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

English and Scottish Ballads (Vol. 1-8) is a comprehensive collection of traditional folk songs and ballads from England and Scotland. These volumes showcase the rich oral tradition of storytelling and lyrical beauty found in the balladry of the British Isles. The ballads cover a wide range of themes including love, betrayal, murder, and the supernatural, providing a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the common people of the past. The language is simple yet powerful, drawing the reader in with its vivid imagery and emotional depth. The collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in traditional folk music and literature, as well as for scholars studying the cultural history of England and Scotland. Various Authors have meticulously compiled and preserved these ballads, ensuring that they continue to be appreciated and enjoyed for generations to come. Their dedication to this task reflects a deep appreciation for the cultural heritage of the British Isles and a commitment to preserving these timeless works of art. English and Scottish Ballads (Vol. 1-8) is a must-read for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty and storytelling tradition of English and Scottish folk music.

Victorian Songhunters

Victorian Songhunters
Author: E. David Gregory
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2006
Genre: Ballads, English
ISBN: 0810857030

Victorian Songhunters is a history of popular song collecting and ballad editing from 1820 to 1883. It is a comprehensive telling of the Victorian vernacular song revival leading up to the Eduardian folksong festival, and includes information on the folksong revival in Scotland.

The Musical Traditions of Northern Ireland and Its Diaspora

The Musical Traditions of Northern Ireland and Its Diaspora
Author: David Cooper
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2010
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781409419204

Northern Ireland remains a divided community in which traditional culture is widely understood as a marker of religious affiliation and ethnic identity. David Cooper provides an analysis of the characteristics of traditional music performed in Northern Ireland, as well as an ethnographic and ethnomusicological study of a group of traditional musicians from County Antrim. In particular, he offers a consideration of the cultural dynamics of Northern Ireland with respect to traditional music.