Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO

Subject: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 11:04 AM

It's been an excellent season for recordings of Travellers' Songs and Tales. First, we had Mike Yates Travellers' Tales, volume 1 and 2, on the Kyloe label. These are songs and tales (mostly songs) by Scottish Travellers--Stanley Robertson, Duncan Williamson, William Williamson and Gabrielle Ijdo. $19 each at CAMSCO Music.

        Now Musical Traditions has come out with From Puck to Appleby, Songs of Irish Travellers in England. It's a 2-CD set , packed in a double DVD case along with an Excellent 36-page booklet--a trademark of Musical Traditions. I'm not familiar with the singers, but they're good. Total of 45 tracks from the likes of Mary Cash, Mikeen McCarthy, Pop's Johnny Connors, Mary Delanet, Andy Cash, Josie Connors, Bill Cassidy, Jean "Sauce" Driscoll, Rich' Johnny Connors, Paddy Reilly, and Bill Bryan. $25 the set from CAMSCO.
        dick greenhaus
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Subject: RE: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: InOBU
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 11:39 AM

Hi Dick:
I will pass this on to some American Romanichal friends of mine, who may in deed be interested. CHeers, Larry

Subject: RE: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 11:55 AM

BTW: They're in English--not Rom nor Gaelic.Good stuff!

Subject: RE: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 03:18 PM

Those sound really great, Dick. I've bookmarked this thread for next payday. Thanks!

Subject: RE: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: InOBU
Date: 04 Mar 03 - 07:25 PM

I Know... Williamson is a famous Rominichal name... Scottish travellers = Romanichal... they speak a language closer to Romaness, the language of eastern european Gypsies, than the Irish Travellers who speak an mostly unrealted language, Shelta... Good on ya to bring us this music. BUT they generally do always sing in English. They are the decendants of the Roma led into Scotland by Jamie Faa. Cheers Larry

Subject: RE: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 06 Mar 03 - 12:11 PM

refresh--only because I think they're important recordings.

Subject: RE: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: MMario
Date: 07 Mar 03 - 11:46 AM

refresh - because I agree

Subject: RE: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: Áine
Date: 07 Mar 03 - 10:17 PM

I'll be calling you this weekend, dick, to order these two sets of CDs. So, if I have to leave you a message on your answer-phone, you'll know who "on-ya" is this time -- hahaha.

Seriously, thank you SO MUCH for making the Mudcat aware of these volumes of Traveller music. I (and InOBU, I'm sure) want you to know that we appreciate your effort in bringing this music to everyone's attention.

You're a treasure for sure. ;-)

All the best, Áine

Subject: RE: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: MartinRyan
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 03:26 PM

The liner notes and some samples from this collection are available on the Musical Traditions site HERE
I know some of the material (asnd the collectors!) and it's excellent.

Regards

Subject: RE: Travellers' Songs at CAMSCO
From: GUEST,Martin Ryan
Date: 07 Apr 03 - 02:17 PM

Finally got a copy of this set at the weekend. As expected, they're wonderful. The recording quality is excellent, given the conditions at the time. The singing is always interesting and often very good indeed, IMHO. Comprehensive notes, sets of lyrics and background.

Get it!

Regards