Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing - for iPad/Mac/PC
Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing - for iPad/Mac/PC
The Open University
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.
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Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing
Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing
A short introduction to this album
Mar 8, 2010
49 sec
Transcript -- Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing
Transcript -- Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing
A short introduction to this album
Mar 8, 2010
Becoming a folk singer
Becoming a folk singer
Norma Waterson remembers her childhood and reveals how she became a traditional English folk singer.
Mar 22, 2009
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.
Mar 22, 2009
Telling a Story
Telling a Story
Stories as the foundations of traditional folk music.
Mar 22, 2009
2 min
Transcript -- Telling a Story
Transcript -- Telling a Story
Stories as the foundations of traditional folk music.
Mar 22, 2009
Tradition and History
Tradition and History
How traditional songs relate to other musical movements. Differences in gender within the music.
Mar 22, 2009
3 min
Transcript -- Tradition and History
Transcript -- Tradition and History
How traditional songs relate to other musical movements. Differences in gender within the music.
Mar 22, 2009
Rituals and Ceremonies
Rituals and Ceremonies
The meanings behind the songs, where they originate from, dating back to the Vikings.
Mar 22, 2009
5 min
Transcript -- Rituals and Ceremonies
Transcript -- Rituals and Ceremonies
The meanings behind the songs, where they originate from, dating back to the Vikings.
Mar 22, 2009
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