Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing - for iPod/iPhone

by 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.

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  • Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing
    Mar 8, 2010 – 00:00:49
  • Transcript -- Norma Waterson: English Folk Singing
    Mar 8, 2010 –
  • Becoming a folk singer
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:05:51
  • Transcript -- Becoming a folk singer
    Mar 22, 2009 –
  • Telling a Story
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:02:36
  • Transcript -- Telling a Story
    Mar 22, 2009 –
  • Tradition and History
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:03:12
  • Transcript -- Tradition and History
    Mar 22, 2009 –
  • Rituals and Ceremonies
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:05:12
  • Transcript -- Rituals and Ceremonies
    Mar 22, 2009 –
  • Wassails
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:03:43
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    Mar 22, 2009 –
  • "Green grows the laurel" – intro
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:01:40
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    Mar 22, 2009 –
  • "Green grows the laurel" – performance
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:03:56
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    Mar 22, 2009 –
  • "Bright shiny morning”
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:02:31
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    Mar 22, 2009 –
  • "The flowers of Knaresborough forest"
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:04:06
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    Mar 22, 2009 –
  • "Death and the lady"
    Mar 22, 2009 – 00:04:57
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    Mar 22, 2009 –
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