OLD SALEM IN BALLAD AND SONG
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.
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OLD SALEM AT SEA IN BALLAD AND SONG
The first edition of Old Salem at Sea in Ballad and Song contained 89 songs and ballads recalling Salem and reflecting Salem’s rich maritime history and its relationship to the sea. Many songs found were documented in shipping logbooks, broadsides, songbooks, or periodicals. Some of these ballads will be familiar, while some may be new or slightly different to the reader. Most of the material in this book comes from public domain sources. In this second edition of Old Salem at Sea in Ballad and Song, we published a larger format for ease of reading, added the Roud Folk Song Index numbers, and included forty-five additional songs. Over time, folk music enthusiasts became aware of my project, and more ballads and songs surfaced and needed inclusion in the new edition.
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OLD SALEM IN BALLAD AND SONG ACCOMPANYING CD
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.
THE UNIQUE BOOK OF SONGS OF THE SEA
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A collection of sea chantey variations, sea songs, parodies, forecastle songs, ballads, and light verse.
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