Overview

“Shanties and foc’sle (forecastle) songs lightened the burden of work aboard ship and provided entertainment to off-duty sailors. This recording features Massachusetts singer Paul Clayton and the Foc’sle Singers: Dave Van Ronk, Bob Brill, Roger Abrahams, and Bob Yellin. Most of their repertoire comes from BBC field recordings of English shantymen.” [Smithsonian Folkways]

 

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Recordings:

Foc'sle Songs and Shanties (album, with Paul Clayton) CD

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Band Members

Dave Van Ronk Bob Brill Roger Abrahams Bob Yellin

New York City

New York

USA

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