Record #:

188

Author(s):

Barfield, Rodney

Abstract:

The chanteys of the North Carolina menhaden fishermen, who worked the North Carolina coast in the 19th and 20th centuries, are reminiscent of old field-work songs and gospel songs, and their lyrics reflect the work, religion and loves of the men.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 59 Issue 10, Mar 1992, p25-26, por

Subject(s):

Menhaden fisheries; Fishing nets; Menhaden; Sea songs