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What is a Sea Shanty?

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

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18.42 18 Jan 2021


What is a Sea Shanty?


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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. 


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