Folk Files #1 - Here's an Introduction Folk Files

Welcome to Folk Files, a podcast hosted by Olivia Harding that seeks to uncover the mysteries of folk music throughout the ages and dive deep into the tangled history of murder ballads, sea shanties, rebel songs, and other music that has withstood the test of time!



In this inaugural episode, we will discuss the meaning of "folk music" and explore the origins of the song "Health to the Company".



Special thanks to Misti Bernard, Jerry Barry, and Aaron J. Morton.



ARTIST: Sherrill Milnes, Liberty Tree Wind Players, American Fife Ensemble, Jon Spong

WORK: Liberty Song

SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZI1MJuszYM



ARTIST: Vin Garbutt

WORK: We May Or Might Never All Meet Here Again

SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1Hg5V5YWWg



ARTIST: The Chieftains

WORK: Here's a Health to the Company

SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkuDYhdVers



ARTIST: The Minstrels of Mayhem

WORK: Health to the Company

SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7PVJuo4yw4



ARTIST: Owain Phyfe

WORK: A Health to the Company

SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcS88F1jR4U



ARTIST: Winnie Ryan

WORK: I Am a Poor Girl and My Life it is Sad

SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goAyQLQA1xg



ARTIST: Silly Wizard

WORK: If I was a Blackbird

SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXi_uYP0tlM