Capercailie - Waulking song Flashcards
1
Q
What style of music is this?
A
celtic fusion
2
Q
What genres are fused?
A
- traditional celtic folk
- rock
3
Q
when was it released?
A
2000
4
Q
Where does it come from?
A
an album called Nàdurra
5
Q
Where is the text taken from?
A
a lament called John, Son of the King of Ireland
6
Q
What is a waulking?
A
- process of pounding tweed cloth against a wooden board in order to soften it and make it airtigt
- women undertook task by hand til 1950s
7
Q
What is the purpose of the waulking song?
A
- helped women to move in time with each other
- enlivened their work
8
Q
What was the usual form of a waulking song?
A
call and response
