SEA SONGS AND SHANTIES

Bob Roberts, the Cadgwith Fisherman's Chorus, and the voices of Bob and Ron Copper, Harry Cox, Bill Barber, Sarah Makem, Clifford Jenkins and Tom Brown.

26 songs from the last days of sail - classic folk recordings from the 1950s, with full lyrics, and notes by Peter Kennedy.

'A stunning collection'

Musical Traditions

Saydisc | CD-SDL 405 | £10.95

 

SEA SHANTIES AND SAILOR SONGS

The Shanty Crew

The Shanty Crew's leader, Chris Roche, is a genuine Cape Horner, having sailed aboard the brigantine Søren Larsen (see p 26 of this list). With 50 pages of sleeve notes and full lyrics. Mentioned as an authentic collection in the latest Grove's Dictionary Of Music.

'… carries some of the grandest shanties to be found'

Roy Harris

Brewhouse Music | BHCD9601 | £12.50

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SHANTIES FROM THE GREAT DAYS OF SAIL

The Mollyhawks

This popular, Norwich-based group regularly perform at maritime festivals and aboard sailing vessels. With full lyrics, and notes.

'…raw and unadulterated and more evocative as a result …The 48 page booklet is arguably worth the price alone'

Traditional Music Maker

Brewhouse Music | BHCD9801 | £12.50

 

AROUND THE HARBOUR TOWN
And other songs of shore and home

Dick Miles and Friends

Concertina virtuoso Dick Miles is a familiar figure at sea festivals and folk clubs. With sleeve notes and an essay on 'Sailortown'.

'…very atmospheric … Treat yourself.'

Sea Breezes

'…the most unpretenious and invigorating album I have heard in recent years.'

Paul Dacenport

Brewhouse Music | BHCD20037 | £12.50

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