Latest entry, in which I muse on the Magical Soporific Harp trope, discover a Russian Irish folk band, and needlessly amuse myself by coining the neologism "klepto-ballad".

As a result of the Bodleian Folk archives being no longer available from today, I'd like to try to get an idea of how many of us use it, how, and how often. It's such a vital resource for so many of us. I've set up an email at [email protected] for this so please do feed back

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New kids range of merch now available. Because every child wants to be seen wearing something that wasn't even fashionable 200 years ago. Garments also available for adults who are still deciding what they want to be when they grow up. merch.singyonder.co.uk/collection/kid…

The second Sing Yonder album is coming together. I was so delighted with the first one, I didn't think it could be improved upon. Well, it turns out the second will be just as good, and I can't wait to share it with you. A million thanks to all involved. ❤️

The Mystery of Roud 86. Check the newsletter for more.

Happy New Year, trad song fans. Due to illness among the contributors, I won't now get all the tracks in until the end of January, so extending the deadline for this again. Can't wait to hear what you have for us!

The latest song is Waly Waly, a welcome break from all the Border reiver shenanigans that have been the prevailing theme for the last 10-ish Roud index entries.

Another folk song about a Lord, but this one got his head chopped off for trying to depose the king of England. Seems a bit harsh, but it's all true. Anyway, some great music and interesting history, and I even got to sneak in some astrophysics. singyonder.substack.com/p/roud-89-lord……

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Sing Yonder 2 is the featured album on this week's Alternative Roots radio! mixcloud.com/BrumRadio/alte…

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