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A little knight music
'We don't stand a chance," whines Sir Robin after the Knights Who Say Ni, who terrorize visitors in the Very Expensive Forest, challenge King Arthur ......(Continue Reading) Ecos de Borinquen Jibaro Hasta el Hueso: Mountain Music of Puerto Rico
Smithsonian/Folkways 40506 Salsa, the urban music favored in Puerto Rico, is easy to find. Jibaro, Puerto Rico's county music, is rare. Jibaro Hasta ......(Continue Reading)Connemara Cradle Song - Behind The Song: a closer look at same of the music we love - Critical Essay
The Irish lullaby "Connemara Cradle Song," which uses the same tune as "Down in the Valley," was printed (lyrics only) in Sing Out/as part of the Folk ......(Continue Reading)The folk process: lyrics sent by our readers: new words to old tunes or snatches of a good song—different viewpoints, too
A labor festival is certainly a fine place to get significant songs based on folk melodies. The Western Workers Regional Labor Heritage Festival, held ......(Continue Reading)Rove Riley Rove - lyrics - Brief Article
Bruce writes, "Thaddeau `T.C.' Willingham is the source for this tune, and he recorded it for the Library of Congress in 1941. Willingham had all that ......(Continue Reading)
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