Tag Archives: Sheila Chandra

Some multi-cultural songs

Posted on June 24, 2018 by dougaj4

The latest concert of the excellent Willoughby Symphony Choir featured a collection of popular and folk songs, rather than their usual classical performances.  I was struck by the mixture of cultural influences in many of the songs, and have collected  a … Continue reading →

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Sheila Chandra; This

Posted on June 28, 2015 by dougaj4

Sentence Is True From: “This Sentence Is True” (The Previous Sentence Is False)

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Reynardine

Posted on July 15, 2012 by dougaj4

Reynardine (if Wikipedia is to be believed) is an early 20th century re-interpretation of a 18th or 19th century folk song, overlaying mystic overtones on a straightforward story of a young woman being waylaid by some rake. Whatever its history, … Continue reading →

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A Sailor’s Life

Posted on May 4, 2011 by dougaj4

A Sailor’s Life was recorded by Fairport Convention in 1968 and marks the transition of the group from a pale copy of the American West Coast sound to an original and innovative re-interpreter of British folk songs.  At the time of … Continue reading →

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