sea shanty = folksong?

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sea shanty = folksong?

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I found an arrangement of a sea shanty that is not categorized as a folksong, but it seems to me that it could and possibly should be. Other opinions?
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Re: sea shanty = folksong?

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Yes, sea shanties are classified as folksongs.
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Re: sea shanty = folksong?

Post by Peterdyson49 »

As a shantyman I would concur with that view for ease of classification but point out that they are still being written!
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