IN the long-expected work of which the first part lies before us, Professor Child undertakes to give every existing version of every popular English ballad, together with its comparative history, ...

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Started on his quest some forty years ago by Professor George Lyman Kittredge of Harvard, JOHN A. LOMAX, of Dallas, Texas, has carried into the second generation, through the skillful assistance of ...

The collection of Adam Mickiewicz’s works entitled ‘Ballads and Romances’ was published in 1822 in Vilnius as part of the first volume of ‘Poetry’. ‘Ballads...’ is considered to be a manifesto of ...

The sale and distribution of popular songs was completely different in the 17th century but there are still some elements which remain within today's music industry right across the continent ...

“Come all ye fair and tender ladies, / Be careful how you court your men.” These are the words that open many old ballads, some of which end very badly for the women involved. The ballads vary, but ...

Another record of entrancing, spectral folk and English ballads. Save this story Save this story Marissa Nadler's 2004 album Ballads of Living and Dying was a burnished gem of entrancing, spectral ...

Editor's note: See the illustrations that are being digitized and even listen to songs being sung, by clicking on links in the caption, as you move through the images in this article. The University ...

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh hosted Jennifer Reid, a Manchester based balladeer, on May 14 at its Campus-A auditorium. Reid performed lively renditions of 19th century British industrial ...