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Folk Scholars' Info Found

05 Jun 02 - 08:26 AM (#723450)
Subject: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: wysiwyg

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


05 Jun 02 - 12:10 PM (#723616)
Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: Joe Offer

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-


05 Jun 02 - 10:57 PM (#724017)
Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: Hrothgar

Ummmm, looks good!


05 Jun 02 - 11:07 PM (#724023)
Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: katlaughing

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


05 Jun 02 - 11:12 PM (#724026)
Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: wysiwyg

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

~S~


06 Jun 02 - 02:02 AM (#724084)
Subject: RE: Folk Scholars' Info Found
From: Sandy Paton

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

Sandy