Today sees the publication of “Sailor Song – The Shanties and Ballads of the High Seas” by Gerry Smyth. We take a brief look at the rising popularity of Sea Shanties.
The Longest Johns, a 5-piece acapella folk and sea shanty band from Bristol, have managed to build a 40k following on Youtube thanks to their popular live shanty sessions. Watch their new music video for Rufford Park Poachers, also our Song of the Day.
