Listen "Leave Work Now! Episode 78: A Brief History of Sea Chanteys - From Whale Ships to TikTok"
Episode Synopsis
Craig Edwards, ethnomusicologist and professional chanteyman, reacts to the popularity of sea chanteys on TikTok, taking us through the history of the music form and explaining how the songs aided work and life aboard sailing vessels.
See Craig Edwards perform "Way Stormalong John"
Craig's website
See Craig Edwards perform "Way Stormalong John"
Craig's website
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