Travellers' Songs from England and Scotland
Travellers Songs from England and Scotland
By Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger
Songs collected in 1962 - 1976
387 page digital book with 155 embedded MP3 sound files
MacColl and Seegers 1977 book was years ahead of its time in terms of its detailed consideration of all aspects of Gypsy and Traveller songs and culture in the UK. The Introduction and Music Notes are hugely informative, as are the 12 pages on the 18 singers.
All the 131 songs (in 155 versions!) are here as full length MP3 recordings, as well as the original texts and staff notations. Everything is cross-referenced and linked.
The singers concerned are: Emily Baker; Willie Cameron; Charlotte Higgins; Jock Higgins; Caroline Hughes; Henry Hughes; Sheila Hughes; William Hughes; Ruby Kelby; Christina MacAllister; Wilhelmina MacAllister; John MacDonald; Maggie McPhee; Big Willie McPhee; Nelson Ridley; Maria Robertson; Levi Smith; Jeannie Thompson.
This is essential reading - and listening - for anyone with an interest in Gypsy and Traveller songs and culture in the UK.
Its available now from the MT Records website, price £12.00 + p&p.
Rod Stradling
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