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David Byrne recommended Jean Redpath's Scottish Ballad Book by Jean Redpath in Music (curated)

 
Jean Redpath's Scottish Ballad Book by Jean Redpath
Jean Redpath's Scottish Ballad Book by Jean Redpath
1962
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"In 1962, I was still listening to my parents’ records and vaguely aware that there were other things out there. Jean Redpath, a Scottish folk singer, sang in a kind of clear, quavery voice. They were traditional Scottish songs, but very simple arrangements, like folk versions. The Scottish influence was a big part of my parents’ record collection. They didn’t have Scottish bagpipes or anything; they were more interested in Scottish roots music: Woody Guthrie, Ewan MacColl, and different people from that era, who were writing folk songs that were vaguely political but also beautiful. I realized that this sounds very palatable and pretty on the surface, but there's something darker going on underneath."

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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Fish-Boy in Books

Jun 18, 2018  
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Fish-Boy
Vanita Oelschlager | 2018
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Fish-Boy: An Inuit Folk Tale by Vanita Oelschlager is very cute story with colorful and delightful illustrations. In this story, an old Inuit man tells the story of Fish Boy. The Arctic region of North America is a land of long days, icy cold, hardy people and peculiar creatures. The Inuit people there have made traditional use of remarkable folk tales to find truth and explain the mysteries of an astonishing world.

In Fish-Boy, An Inuit Folk Tale, Vanita Oelschlager retells a tale passed down by a wise old Inuit. It's an origin story involving a little magic and a very odd boy with a large heart for friendship. On a journey with his new father, he must confront misfortune and the malice of cold hearted villagers. But he has a way and a lesson for all in the virtues of kindness and hospitality.

This book as it teaches kindness and a folk tale about a region that covers most of Canada. It can be used as a tool to teach children about folk tells and about different cultures and acceptance. 

I received this ARC from Vanita Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

I give this book 4/5 stars.
  
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Frank Turner recommended The Devil, The Heart & The Fight by Skinnt Lister in Music (curated)

 
The Devil, The Heart & The Fight by Skinnt Lister
The Devil, The Heart & The Fight by Skinnt Lister
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"I've spent much of the last few years touring with Skinny. It's wonderful to hear them extend beyond the core of "folk-punk" (whatever that is) into wider territory. Great songwriting."

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Ross (3284 KP) rated The Indestuctible Beat of Soweto by Various Artists in Music

May 11, 2020 (Updated Apr 7, 2021)  
The Indestuctible Beat of Soweto by Various Artists
The Indestuctible Beat of Soweto by Various Artists
1985 | World
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
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Rolling Stone's 388th greatest album of all time (497th in the 2020 list)
A fairly listenable collection of African folk music. Not my cup of tea but easy to listen to.