Folk Scholars' Info Found

Subject: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: wysiwyg
Date: 05 Jun 02 - 08:26 AM

I dunno if y'all know about this, or if it's any good, but:

Songs of the Carolina Charter Colonists, 1663-1763 starts off with an annotated list of various songs...

Here is the Table of Contents:

Songs of the Carolina Charter Colonists, by Arthur Palmer Hudson, Ph.D.

Introduction

Old English and Scottish Ballads

Jacobite and Whig Songs

Love Songs

Nursery, Dance and Game, and Humorous Songs

Religious Songs

Notes on Dancing, Music, and Musical Instruments (Joan Moser)

Recordings of North Carolina Songs and Other Aids to Enjoyment

Conclusion

~Susan

Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: Joe Offer
Date: 05 Jun 02 - 12:10 PM

That's a great find, Susan. I added it to our links page. This looks like a solid resource for information on traditional ballads.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: Hrothgar
Date: 05 Jun 02 - 10:57 PM

Ummmm, looks good!

Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Jun 02 - 11:07 PM

Wow, Susan, my direct ancestor was one of those Charter Colonists! Thanks!

Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: wysiwyg
Date: 05 Jun 02 - 11:12 PM

Oh good. Wish they had said more about gospel! *G*

~S~

Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: Sandy Paton
Date: 06 Jun 02 - 02:02 AM

And I just paid $4.45 to get a copy of the book via eBay!

Sandy