English folk music (1500–1899)
In this article we want to address the topic of English folk music (1500–1899), which has been the subject of numerous studies, debates and controversies throughout history. English folk music (1500–1899) has had a significant impact in various areas, from politics to the economy, to society in general. The relevance of English folk music (1500–1899) has been such that it has aroused the interest of academics, experts and researchers, who have dedicated numerous efforts to trying to understand its influence and scope. Throughout these pages, we will explore the different facets of English folk music (1500–1899), analyzing its origins, its evolution over time and its impact today. We hope that this article can contribute to shedding light on a topic as complex and significant as English folk music (1500–1899).
Births and deaths
- William Kimber (1872–1961), English morris musician
- Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958), English composer and song collector
- Sam Larner (1878–1965), English folk singer
- Percy Grainger (1882–1961), Australian composer who collected and recorded English folk songs
- Harry Cox (1885–1971), English folk singer
- Lewis 'Scan' Tester (1886–1972), English folk musician
Collections of songs or music
- 1651: English Dancing Master (1st of at least 17 editions), published by John Playford (1623–1686)
- 1725: A Collection of Old Ballads, Ambrose Philips (1674–1749) (ed.)
- 1765: Reliques of Ancient English Poetry Thomas Percy (1721–1811) (ed.)
- 1765: Mother Goose's Melody published by Thomas Carnan (1737–1788)
- 1788: Yorkshire Garland, republished in 1809 by Joseph Ritson (1752–1803)
- 1793: Northumberland Garland, republished in 1809 by Joseph Ritson (1752–1803)
- 1798: Joshua Jackson's Book (manuscript), by Joshua Jackson (1763–1869)
- 1827: Minstrelsy Ancient and Modern, published by William Motherwell (1797–1835)
- 1842: Nursery Rhymes of England, collected and edited by James Orchard Halliwell (1820–1889)
- 1849: Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales, collected and edited by James Orchard Halliwell (1820–1889)
- 1859: Popular Music of Olden Time, William Chappell (1809–1888) (ed.)
- 1882: Northumbrian Minstrelsy – A Collection of the Ballads, Melodies and Small-Pipe Tunes of Northumbria, J. Collingwood Bruce (1805–1892) and John Stokoe (eds.)
- 1882: English and Scottish Popular Ballads, Francis James Child (1825–1896) (ed.)
- 1893: English County Songs, collected and edited by J. A. Fuller Maitland (1856–1936) and Lucy Broadwood (1858–1929)
- 1893: Songs and Ballads of Northern England, collected and edited by John Stokoe
References
- ^ Joshua Jackson's Book (holograph; manuscript – 2 Vols.), by Joshua Jackson (1763–1869) (1798; published and presented 1998 by Robin Shepherd & Rosalind Shepherd)Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England: Yorkshire Dales Workshops (©1998); OCLC 390505597; ISBN 1-897925-174, 978-1-8979-2517-1; OL 18266675MVol. 1: "Tunes, Songs & Dances From the 1798 Manuscript of Joshua Jackson – North Yorkshire Cornmiller & Musician;" dance notes by Liz Bowen – historical notes by Robin Shepherd – family history notes by Rosalind Shepherd – music typesetting by Geoff BowenVol. 2: "Mr. Joshua Jackson. Book 1798"
- ^ Northumbrian Minstrelsy – A Collection of the Ballads, Melodies and Small-Pipe Tunes of Northumbria, J. Collingwood Bruce (1805–1892) and John Stokoe (eds.), Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle-Upon-Tyle (1882)
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