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10 Classic Drinking Songs from around the world
#songlines #globalmusic #alcohol #drinkingsong #pogues #palmwinemusic
https://www.songlines.co.uk/features/essential-10-drinking-songs -
10 Classic Drinking Songs from around the world
#songlines #globalmusic #alcohol #drinkingsong #pogues #palmwinemusic
https://www.songlines.co.uk/features/essential-10-drinking-songs -
The #Kalevala. a 19th-century epic poem, inspired this improvised dialogue between two of the foremost #folk artists from #Finland
#folkmusic #accordion #jouhikko #songlines
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The #Kalevala. a 19th-century epic poem, inspired this improvised dialogue between two of the foremost #folk artists from #Finland
#folkmusic #accordion #jouhikko #songlines
https://www.songlines.co.uk/review/tareportens-parla -
Fascinating, witty and moving interview with violinist Pekka Kuusisto
#songlines #violin #fiddle #finnishmusic #classical #folk #jazz #finland
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Fascinating, witty and moving interview with violinist Pekka Kuusisto
#songlines #violin #fiddle #finnishmusic #classical #folk #jazz #finland
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#AusHistory #IndigenousKnowledge #Songlines
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“The Hansens were employed at Glenormiston Station in the Channel Country, and from time to time would visit sacred sites in the region to maintain them and retell their songs and stories.The people of the station referred to this as “going walkabout” as if it was trivial, but it was an important part of maintaining their connection to Country. Isabel was brought up on that Country”
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#AusHistory #IndigenousKnowledge #Songlines
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“The Hansens were employed at Glenormiston Station in the Channel Country, and from time to time would visit sacred sites in the region to maintain them and retell their songs and stories.The people of the station referred to this as “going walkabout” as if it was trivial, but it was an important part of maintaining their connection to Country. Isabel was brought up on that Country”
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Pekko Käppi's Oli kerran ryytimaassa: Poignant acoustic ballads to blazing, feedback-soaked blues-rock
#songlines #finnishmusic #folkmusic #finland
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Pekko Käppi's Oli kerran ryytimaassa: Poignant acoustic ballads to blazing, feedback-soaked blues-rock
#songlines #finnishmusic #folkmusic #finland
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A seismic celebration of song in #Estonia
#songlines #choir #timbird
https://www.songlines.co.uk/features/estonia-s-song-and-dance-celebration -
A seismic celebration of song in #Estonia
#songlines #choir #timbird
https://www.songlines.co.uk/features/estonia-s-song-and-dance-celebration -
Fiddle juggernaut Frigg rolls on like a well-oiled machine
#folkmusic #fiddle #finland #songlines
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Fiddle juggernaut Frigg rolls on like a well-oiled machine
#folkmusic #fiddle #finland #songlines
https://www.songlines.co.uk/review/dreamscapes -
Sámi vocalist Ánnámáret is forging a genre of her own, an experimental electroacoustic sound that sets off her astounding, wide-ranging joiks
#indigenous #electronicmusic #sapmi #finland #newmusic #songlines
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Sámi vocalist Ánnámáret is forging a genre of her own, an experimental electroacoustic sound that sets off her astounding, wide-ranging joiks
#indigenous #electronicmusic #sapmi #finland #newmusic #songlines
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@jhaue Anyone who wants to read in more depth on this fascinating subject I highly recommend this (which I am currently #reading )
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@jhaue Anyone who wants to read in more depth on this fascinating subject I highly recommend this (which I am currently #reading )
#goodreads #oraltradition #songlines etc. -
10 essential roots #reggae albums for your weekend 🌴
#songlines #rootsreggae #weekendplaylist
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10 essential roots #reggae albums for your weekend 🌴
#songlines #rootsreggae #weekendplaylist
https://www.songlines.co.uk/features/essential-10/roots-reggae-albums-the-essential-10 -
Finland’s national instrument, the kantele, fuses with Caribbean and Latin rhythms and a sprinkling of electronic fairy dust in Ruttusound's Tropikantele.
#songlines #finnishmusic #folkmusic #kantele
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Finland’s national instrument, the kantele, fuses with Caribbean and Latin rhythms and a sprinkling of electronic fairy dust in Ruttusound's Tropikantele.
#songlines #finnishmusic #folkmusic #kantele
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@FlipboardMagazines Hmmm, I'm not seeing #Songlines on that list. May I suggest...
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@FlipboardMagazines Hmmm, I'm not seeing #Songlines on that list. May I suggest...
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#SouthernOcean Protection Embassy Collective Rally 22 Oct
#firstnations #gunditjmara #marinelife
#seismicblasting #SOPEC #warrnambool #whales#Koontapool (southern right whale) #Songlines.
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Southern Ocean Protection Embassy Collective Rally 22 Oct
#firstnations #gunditjamara #marinelife
#seismicblasting #SOPEC #warrnambool #whales#Koontapool (southern right whale) #Songlines.
www.ocean.org.au
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massive #songlines icymi
Songlines: Australia's Book of Genesis
https://play.acast.com/s/the-ancients/australiasbookofgenesis
https://podcasts.apple.com/fi/podcast/the-ancients/id1520403988?i=1000544689472
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Conjuring textures and landmarks from across Australia’s vast terrain, ten artworks from an Aboriginal-led exhibition offer portals into the Dreaming track of the Seven Sisters songline.
View “Stories Written in the Land,” Songlines paintings. https://emergencemagazine.org/gallery/stories-written-in-the-land-songlines/ #Gallery #Paintings #ShiftingLandscapes #Songlines -
In a companion essay to “Stories Written in the Land,” Waanyi writer Alexis Wright reflects on the Seven Sisters’ journey across land and sky.
Read “A Universal Lesson of the Seven Sisters Story,” by Alexis Wright. https://emergencemagazine.org/essay/a-universal-lesson-of-the-seven-sisters-story/ Artwork by Josephine Mick. #ShiftingLandscapes #Songlines -
In this week’s gallery, ten artworks from the Aboriginal-led exhibition “Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters” invite us into the Seven Sisters’ Dreaming track: an epic journey both ancient and ongoing. View “Stories Written in the Land.” https://emergencemagazine.org/gallery/stories-written-in-the-land-songlines/ #Gallery #Paintings #ShiftingLandscapes #Songlines
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Who lived here? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot
Who weeded out the tiers and grew a good crop
Now it all looks strange
It's funny how one insect can damage so much grainToday's SongLines: Elton John, "Empty Garden" (1982). My favorite EJ song. About the death of John Lennon; it never says so, but does call the killer an insect…Contra many lyrics sites, it's not "tears," people; he weeded out the TIERS. In, you know, a garden?
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Who lived here? He must have been a gardener that cared a lot
Who weeded out the tiers and grew a good crop
Now it all looks strange
It's funny how one insect can damage so much grainToday's SongLines: Elton John, "Empty Garden" (1982). My favorite EJ song. About the death of John Lennon; it never says so, but does call the killer an insect…Contra many lyrics sites, it's not "tears," people; he weeded out the TIERS. In, you know, a garden?
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In dearth or in excess
Both the slave and the empress
Will return to the dirt, I guess
Naked as when they cameToday's SongLines: Fleet Foxes, "Montezuma" (2010). The band is as famous for shimmering harmonies as principal Robin Pecknold's lyrics are for elusive allusions. These lines anyway seem clear enough. And the whole thing is just drop-dead gorgeous:
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In dearth or in excess
Both the slave and the empress
Will return to the dirt, I guess
Naked as when they cameToday's SongLines: Fleet Foxes, "Montezuma" (2010). The band is as famous for shimmering harmonies as principal Robin Pecknold's lyrics are for elusive allusions. These lines anyway seem clear enough. And the whole thing is just drop-dead gorgeous:
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Down Main Street after midnight, brand new pack of cigs
A fresh one hangin' from her lips, a beer between her legs
She'd ride down to the river and meet with all her friends
The road goes on forever and the party never endsToday's SongLines: Robert Earl Keen, Jr., "The Road Goes On Forever" (1989). This hard-partying Texas troubadour retired last year. But among other faves he leaves one of the great beautifully compressed outlaw ballads:
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Down Main Street after midnight, brand new pack of cigs
A fresh one hangin' from her lips, a beer between her legs
She'd ride down to the river and meet with all her friends
The road goes on forever and the party never endsToday's SongLines: Robert Earl Keen, Jr., "The Road Goes On Forever" (1989). This hard-partying Texas troubadour retired last year. But among other faves he leaves one of the great beautifully compressed outlaw ballads:
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I was far too scared to hit him
But I would hit him in a heartbeat nowYesterday's SongLines: Sam Fender, "Seventeen Going Under" (2021). Yes I posted it in December already. Sue me. Love this anthem about life at 17 in a tough town in the NE of England. Here's a great live version in front of hundreds of blitzed kids that know every word and are literally jumping for joy. What happens when he thinks the song is done is pure nuts magic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qft4Zvh41fg&list=PLY11pZhVFN9eqO0gp-yccNx6jkn08EX_7&index=1
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I was far too scared to hit him
But I would hit him in a heartbeat now[This is from a new favorite about which I burbled to all Mastodonia just awhile ago. It's actually far more nuanced about anger and violence than these lines might lead you to believe. Can you name the artist and the song?]
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CW: Song about capital punishment
Well, folks just got too civilized
Sparky's gatherin' dust
'Cause no one wants to touch a smokin' gun
And since they got the injection
They don't mind as much, I guess
Put 'em down on Ellis Unit OneYesterday's SongLines: Steve Earle, "Ellis Unit One" (1995). From POV of a guard at the old death row block in the Huntsville, Texas, state penitentiary. Reflective—and fills you with quiet horror.
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CW: Capital punishment
Well, folks just got too civilized
Sparky's gatherin' dust
'Cause no one wants to touch a smokin' gun
And since they got the injection
They don't mind as much, I guess[No idea why this isn’t better known. The acid fury of a word choice like "civilized" etches itself into consciousness more effectively than just singing "Fuck capital punishment" over & over. Altho that might work for me too. Can you name the artist & the song?]
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Sometimes
Sometimes I try so hard to get you off my mind
But I can't help myself baby no matter how hard I try
Darling you're so so sweet to me
Cherry cherry pie
Cherry cherry pieYesterday's SongLines: Professor Longhair (Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd, 1918-1980), "Cherry Pie." Among the great dessert-themed lyrics in the American songbook…And the professor's hard-driving rumba-boogie piano stylings here are pretty damned sweet themselves:
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Promise me we won't go into that nightclub
I really think that it's obscene
What kind of people go to meet people
Somewhere they can't be heard or seen?Yesterday's SongLines: Geoff Berner, "Light Enough to Travel" (2000), with a question familiar to anyone who's ever dated. Berner's an accordionist, ecosocialist, & (per the song) fenestraclast…Got to love the propulsive cover from the Be Good Tanyas, first below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwkFySJmEJY
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Promise me we won't go into that nightclub
I really think that it's obscene
What kind of people go to meet people
Somewhere they can't be heard or seen?[Today's lyrics question one of life's Great Mysteries. Can you name the artist(s) and the song?]
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I don't need you to love me
I can't be broken twice
Just tell me I'm beautiful as we lay down
That will sufficeYesterday's SongLines: Wyvern Lingo, "Used" (2014). The group has opened for that Irish phenom Hozier, and even more recently found significant success with a more R&B-ey beat. But I also adore their earlier folky stuff…like this quiet cry of rage.
