Song, Folk Music and Folk Customs
Holbeck Cockfight
Cock-fighting was a popular sport in Leeds |
Guido Fawkes
Bonfires in 1950s - organised by youngsters! |
Doffin’ Mistress
Maveda Duncan worked in Foster’s Mill |
Hardy Manuscripts
Steve Harrison invites you to play the tunes |
The Jews Harp
An introduction by Michael Wright |
Three Score & Ten
Gravestones found, at last |
The intention is to make available the music and the text: to look at the historical background of the song; its context, the society from which the song originated; and what they mean to those people who continue to sing them. You can find out more about the Songs.
There are many customs observed throughout Britain, some of a very early origin, others a hundred years or more, and some surprisingly of recent origin. You can find out more about the Customs.
There are a great many musicians playing folk tunes on a wide range of instruments. This has prompted the presentation of folk tunes. You can find out more about the Tunes.
With Michael Wright’s research into jewish harps, a section on folk instruments seemed to be a necessity. Those of you who agree please make contact with me, and we can explore the possibilities. You can find out more about the Instruments.
Geoff Lawes recently found gravestones of fishermen ... this was added to the article Three Score and Ten
Please send any information, and add to the articles.
Folk Leads Publications 2009
