Women's Mountain Ballads

Subject: Women's Mountain Ballads
From: GUEST,Hess
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 06:22 PM

I'm interested in the pathways of the "old" songs (and yes "Songcatcher" was interesting) from the UK, and how they've developed in the US.
I'm also always interested in finding (or them finding me) new songs to sing!
Is the tradition of unaccompanied women's song as strong in mountain music as it is in celtic?....and (please) given that some may be a little obscure - what are some sweet ballad titles to look for?
Cheers
Hess

Subject: RE: Women's Mountain Ballads
From: GUEST,Russ
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 07:32 PM

Three Words: Sheila Kay Adams

http://www.jimandsheila.com/SheilasPages/SheilaHome.html

Subject: RE: Women's Mountain Ballads
From: GUEST
Date: 21 Jan 05 - 08:21 PM

Guest Hess, I suggest you find your way here to Gerri Gribi's astoundingly informative webpages.