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Folk Tales of Song and Dance

Folk Tales of Song and Dance

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Travelling musicians have a similar experience over the millennia, with times when everything goes well and others when nothing does. Pete Castle has selected traditional tales from all over the UK to enthral musicians, dancers, and readers.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 26 February 2021
\n Publisher: The History Press Ltd
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The life of a traveling musician has remained relatively unchanged throughout the ages. Whether it's a prehistoric harper, a medieval fiddler, or a modern guitar player, the experience is largely the same: there are moments of triumph and moments of struggle. However, it's not just the performance that can be risky; listening can also be perilous! Can you pause your dancing when exhaustion sets in, or are you obligated to continue until the music comes to an end, even if it never does? What happens if the music extends beyond midnight? What if it turns you to stone?

Pete Castle has curated a diverse collection of traditional tales from across the UK (and a few from beyond) to captivate musicians, dancers, and readers alike. These tales serve as a cautionary reminder to keep dangerous pursuits like singing and dancing at a safe distance.

The life of a traveling musician has remained relatively unchanged throughout the ages. Whether it's a prehistoric harper, a medieval fiddler, or a modern guitar player, the experience is largely the same: there are moments of triumph and moments of struggle. However, it's not just the performance that can be risky; listening can also be perilous! Can you pause your dancing when exhaustion sets in, or are you obligated to continue until the music comes to an end, even if it never does? What happens if the music extends beyond midnight? What if it turns you to stone?

Pete Castle has curated a diverse collection of traditional tales from across the UK (and a few from beyond) to captivate musicians, dancers, and readers alike. These tales serve as a cautionary reminder to keep dangerous pursuits like singing and dancing at a safe distance.

\n Weight: 314g\n
Dimension: 135 x 203 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780750995092\n \n

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