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Episode 101: The Birth of English Song
Episode 101: The Birth of English Song
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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Oct 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Advances in musical notation allowed the first English folk songs to be preserved in writing in the early 1200s. These songs include “Mirie It Is While Sumer Ilast” and “Sumer Is Icumen In.” In this episode, we explore the Greek … Continue reading →
Released:
Oct 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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