A Brief History of Sea Chanteys - From Whale Ships to TikTok
January 22, 2021 11:01 pm
• Last Updated: January 23, 2021 8:38 am
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.
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