A gal named Janie Meneely of Eastport MD near Annapolis, the daughter of a local waterman, is writing wonderful modern-day shanties, several from the lady's point of view. Pyrates Royale has recorded her "Twiddles" -- about the seaport women who have a sailor on every ship. She sang at this year's Smithsonian FolkLife Festival on the Mall.

Here's her website:

Janie Meneely

Lynn