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Episode #2.9 – I Said the Sparrow

Discovering the origins of “Who Killed Cock Robin” Introduction – Exploring “Who Killed Cock Robin” Who Killed Cock Robin? It was I, said the Sparrow. But where did the song come from? And what does it mean? Explore a world of birds, nursery rhymes, mythology, and history in this month’s episode. Find out how the … Read More

Episode #2.8 – Stand and Deliver

Songs about Highwaymen and an Exploration of “Cadgwith Anthem” (“Robbers’ Retreat”) Introduction – Songs about Highwaymen Robbers, bandits, highwaymen…there are a lot of English folk songs about outlaws. In this episode of Folk Files, we’ll look at why there are so many songs about criminals and what patterns exist in these ballads. Then, we’ll look … Read More

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