| Description | Final version of the first programme in 'The Song Carriers' series
Track 1: introduction to the first programme, with an example of Persian song, sung by Azerbaijan bard and shepherd 1.37
Track 2: discussion of the Persian style of singing 0.50 mins
Track 3: example of song of Southern Spain 0.59 mins
Track 4: discussion of similarities in delivery and sound between the Azerbaijan and Spanish examples, introduces similar example from Syria 0.51mins
Track 5: example of song from Syria 0.59 mins
Track 6: discussion of element of expertise and high level of performance as characteristic of folk singing, discussion of folk revival in British Isles 1.11 mins
Track 7: discussion of modern pop song and 'pop sound', survival of traditional singers 2.46 mins
Track 8: comparisons between different styles of singing and different nationalities 1.55 mins
Track 9: discussion of the components of traditional singing style 1.17 mins
Track 10: song by 'gypsy' singer from Canterbury, discussion of change from traditional tone and change in melodic line 0.55 mins
Track 11: Cecilia Costello from Birmingham sings 'The Cruel Mother' 2.23 mins
Track 12: discussion of singing style of Harry Cox, from Catfield in Norfolk 0.43 mins
Track 13: Harry Cox sings 'The Barley Straw' 2.48 mins
Track 14: discussion of folk song collectors in Britain and Ireland and main carriers of traditional song being travellers 0.40 mins
Track 15: Belle Stewart sings 'The Over Gate' 3.08 mins
Track 16: discussion of lilt and tempo of the previous song 1.28 mins
Track 17: Paddy Tunney sings 'The greenfields of Canada' 2.45 mins
Track 18: introduces Charlie Wills from Bridport, Dorset 0.20 mins
Track 19: Charlie Wills sings 'Derby Ram' 1.58 mins
Total: 29.36 mins
Dubber's reference number: PLA KF565D0022280 |