Advertisement

What is a Sea Shanty?

Nathan Evans a Scottish Postman rendition of the 19th century sea shanty “Soon May The Wellerma...

Share this article

18.42 18 Jan 2021


What is a Sea Shanty?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

18.42 18 Jan 2021


Nathan Evans a Scottish Postman rendition of the 19th century sea shanty “Soon May The Wellerman Come” on social media platform tick tock has sparked a new interest in the genre and created an influx of people uploading their own rendition of sea shanties to social media sites. 

But what exactly is a sea shanty ? Dr.Gavan Ring Opera Sing and Musicologist joined Kieran to explain. 


Related Episodes

Irish Guide Dog Association tu...

00:08:28

Irish Guide Dog Association turns 50 - James Wilson Reports

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:28


Should fans boycott Ireland v...

00:24:20

Should fans boycott Ireland v Israel?

Lunchtime Live

00:24:20


Gen Z and the hobby of birdwat...

00:10:42

Gen Z and the hobby of birdwatching

The Claire Byrne Show

00:10:42


Latest on the conflict in the...

00:09:53

Latest on the conflict in the Middle East

The Claire Byrne Show

00:09:53