The World Turned Upside Down
Broadside ballad 1646
My suggestion would be The World Turned Upside Down.
There are a number of iterations of the song, and it is also the title of a classic book by Christopher Hill on the various dissenting groups during the English Civil War.
Do consider joining, if you enjoy singing direct from dots, and you fancy random historical transportations!
Monday evenings (negotiable) at mine in Portslade, or the venue can rotate.
Reading or sharing knowledge of the historical or social background to vocal music that we sing: madrigals, doo-wop... whatever people find to bring along.
Beggars Opera
John Gay 1728
I recently picked up a Folio edition second hand, with nice historical commentary. Various editions are free online.
Mandatory?!
No idea if this is a good example of it's kind... more informed opinion is welcome.
Admittedly this would be starting from the music rather than the history! (Watergate? A stretch maybe.)
history singing
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As yet, this website is lacking much functionality. I think they call it. Soon though, I hope members will be able to log in directly and post suggestions for music, and links to associated reading. Adding to the few such ideas that I and Andy have posted here. And members could link us to and from social media, if they are on that, which I'm not. Oh, apart from this: Brighton Philosophy and Culture Meetup.
I'm Tom, a local maths tutor. I've no great vocal skills or experience or knowledge, but in recent years I've greatly enjoyed being in some small choirs and book groups. Hence this daft idea.
Thrilled to have input from new member Andy, who runs the amazing hareandtabor.co.uk.