Read as Mudcatters unravel the mystery of the origins of Carrickfergus. Thank you, John Moulden, Henry/Annraoi, and others, for giving us another memorable thread.

Remembrances and stories, first hand accounts of Walt Robertson and folk music in the US.

This thread has links to many of the discussions on the Mudcat regarding the definition of "folk music", the meaning of the folk process, etc. From what is a folk song to folksong writing for dummies, these are classic serious/humorous Mudcat give-and-take threads.

This thread compiles links to many forum discussions on vocal health, technique, etc. as well as links to other websites with useful information for the singing voice.

Mudcat musicians discuss how to transpose to different keys, the primary chords of I, IV, V, the 'circle of fifths', musician's slang in different styles of music, and much more. A very useful thread.

The Mudcat at its best, a question from Montana is answered from Ireland, with the surprising story of the true author of Spancil Hill, Michael Considine. Thank you, Frank McGrath, from Alice Flynn in Montana.

Stories from Mudcat experiences - just what it says, Why We Sing.