22 episodios

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

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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.

    Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing

    Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing

    A short introduction to this album

    • 49 segundos
    Transcript -- Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing

    Transcript -- Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing

    A short introduction to this album

    • 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
    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.

    • video
    Telling a Story

    Telling a Story

    Stories as the foundations of traditional folk music.

    • 2 min
    Transcript -- Telling a Story

    Transcript -- Telling a Story

    Stories as the foundations of traditional folk music.

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