Witches and War-Whoops: Early New England Ballads

Witches and War-Whoops: Early New England Ballads

(Folkways Records, 1962), 26 mins

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Field of Interest
American Music
Description

This album brings together a sinister and unusual collection of songs about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, collected and performed by John Allison. The somber melody reflects the solemn lyrics that recount evil and punishments: "They hanged this weary woman then like a felon stout; Her white hairs on the cruel rope were scattered all about. And many knew her innocent of horrid charges made… " Liner notes include detailed information by Allison about each song and an introduction about the Salem Witch Trials.

Content Type
Music recording
Duration
26 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
American Folk
Label
Folkways Records
Release Date
1962
Subject
American Music, World Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Spoken Word and Sounds, United States and Canada, Grabaciones de Voz y Sonidos, Palavra Falada e Sons, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, United States
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Grabaciones de Voz y Sonidos, Palavra Falada e Sons, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá

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