A light rain was falling in downtown Clare Saturday morning as visitors wandered McEwan Street, where the smell of pork, grilled cheese and other foods wafted through the air. As the rain let up, the ...

Long ago, when most of the world was outside of their homes, working, growing, building, hunting, and living off the land (and not on social media machines), the work song was as important as any bit ...

“Soon may the wellerman come, to bring us sugar and tea and rum one day, when the tonguing is done we’ll take our leave and go” is a refrain many folks are familiar with thanks to the viral popularity ...

Two groups from across the pond, one specializing in sea shanties and the other known for its traditional Irish fare, have shows scheduled in Tucson this Saturday, Nov. 19. The Longest Johns, playing ...

The man who put centuries-old folk songs into the social-media spotlight is now sailing into stardom with a record deal and a new single — based on the sea shanty that ushered in the most ...