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OLD SALEM IN BALLAD AND SONG

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Old Salem in Ballad and Song is a collection of ballads and songs that have roots in Salem Massachusetts’ history through the oral and the written tradition. The songs, ballads and broadsides describe events and give a hint of Salem’s past and its influence in helping to shape America, both politically and socially. The book traces the history of Salem not only through ballads and songs but vintage photographs, postcards and newspaper clippings. The book can be a learning tool to teach Salem’s history through singing.

To purchase a copy of this book, email bobstrom10@comcast.net or purchase on Amazon

OLD SALEM AT SEA IN BALLAD AND SONG

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Old Salem at Sea in Ballad and Song is a collection of sea songs and ballads that reflects Salem’s rich maritime history and its relationship to the sea.

To purchase a copy of this book, email bobstrom10@comcast.net or purchase on Amazon

OLD SALEM IN BALLAD AND SONG ACCOMPANYING CD

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This is a compilation of songs with Salem roots from various artists throughout the years. These 10 tracks are representations of the songs you will find in the books.


Purchase Old Salem in Ballad and Song (digital download)

THE UNIQUE BOOK OF SONGS OF THE SEA (COMING SOON)

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A collection of sea chantey variations, sea songs, parodies, forecastle songs, ballads, and light verse.

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