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🎙️ Dive deep into the fascinating world of folklore with host Gina in this episode of "A Tisket-Tasket Podcast." Gina reviews an insightful article by renowned folklorist William Bascom on the functions of folklore, exploring its social context, cultural significance, and educational value. With a passion for nursery rhymes and folklore, Gina provides engaging commentary on Bascom's work, offering valuable insights into how folklore mirrors culture, validates communities, educates individuals...

🎙️ Dive into the enchanting world of nursery rhymes with A Tisket-Tasket podcast hosted by Gina! 🦆 In this episode, Gina explores the delightful rhyme "Five Little Ducks," taking you through its history, origins, and the fascinating story behind its creation by Canadian singer and lyricist Raffi. Uncover the magic of this nursery rhyme that engages children with finger play, motor functions, and counting. Discover Raffi's extraordinary life journey, from escaping the Armenian genocide to beco...

In this podcast episode, Gina delves into the intriguing history of the nursery rhyme "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed." While exploring various versions of the rhyme, she highlights its cautionary theme for parents and children. Gina uncovers potential historical connections, suggesting similarities with an Austrian song and an African American folk song, "Shortening Bread." However, she confronts the uncomfortable possibility that the rhyme may have originated in minstrel shows, refe...

Dive into the enchanting world of folk songs and nursery rhymes in the latest episode of A Tisket-Tasket Podcast with your host Gina! In an engaging conversation with renowned folklorist Steve Roud, creator of the Roud Folk Song Index, Gina explores the intricacies of cataloging and understanding the historical roots of these timeless tunes. Gain insights into the meticulous process of folk song indexing, the challenges faced, and the broader impact on preserving cultural heritage. Join the c...

In this fascinating "A Tisket-Tasket" episode, renowned folklorist and historian Steve Roud engages in a captivating conversation with host Gina about his extensive work on folk songs, nursery rhymes, and the intricacies of folklore. With a career spanning decades, Roud shares insights into the process of creating the Folk Song Index, a comprehensive database of over 360,000 entries covering English, American, Canadian, and Irish traditions. He delves into the challenges of defining and categ...

Embark on a musical journey through time with the latest episode of "A Tisket-Tasket Podcast," where host Gina unravels the captivating history of the beloved nursery rhyme, "Hush Little Baby." From surprising origins to diverse interpretations, this episode explores the rich tapestry of cultural influences that have shaped this timeless lullaby. Join the conversation by sharing your favorite version and tune in to discover the mysterious roots of "Hush Little Baby." 🎶🎙️ #NurseryRhymes #Music...