22 episodes

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: English Folk Singing - for iPod/iPhone The Open University

- Education

- 7 MAR 2010
Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing

Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing

A short introduction to this album
- 49 sec
- 7 MAR 2010
Transcript -- Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing

Transcript -- Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing

A short introduction to this album
- 22 MAR 2009
- video
Becoming a folk singer

Becoming a folk singer

Norma Waterson remembers her childhood and reveals how she became a traditional English folk singer.
- 5 min
- 22 MAR 2009
Transcript -- Becoming a folk singer

Transcript -- Becoming a folk singer

Norma Waterson remembers her childhood and reveals how she became a traditional English folk singer.
- 22 MAR 2009
- video
Telling a Story

Telling a Story

Stories as the foundations of traditional folk music.
- 2 min
- 22 MAR 2009
Transcript -- Telling a Story

Transcript -- Telling a Story

Stories as the foundations of traditional folk music.