The Cruel Mother

In today’s podcast looks at the ballad The Cruel Mother. A tale of an unmarried mother, murder, and remorse. We will look at its known printing history, visit some of the tunes associated with the ballad see the changing attitudes as the song passed down the years. #nickcaffrey #folkmusic #singersguide #musicworkshop #traditionalmusic #cecilsharp #ghost #flowersinthevalley #maidandthepalmer #broadside https://www.caffreymcgurkmadge.com