Newfoundland music Music of Canadian cultures
anglo-canadian folk ballads particularly well-preserved in newfoundland. widespread barbara allen found in dozens of variations, songs farmer s curst wife , lord randall , , sweet trinity . advent of printing, broadside ballads found throughout canada, many of them anglo songs telling sad songs unfulfilled love. in addition influence of english west country folk music , sea shanties, newfoundland music heavily incorporates themes irish music, elements of provinces french , portuguese history represented.
as maritime provinces, contemporary artists catalyst revival of interest in traditional music. great big sea, figgy duff , irish descendants carried traditional sounds of newfoundland across canada , around world, popular being great big sea.
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