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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 Periodical Website
Subject(s):
Menhaden fisheries; Fishing nets; Menhaden; Sea songs
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Record #:
5586
Author(s):
Sharpe, Bill
Abstract:
The Menhaden Chantymen of Beaufort and Carteret Counties sing chanteys that reflect the work, religion, and loves of the men and are also reminiscent of the old field-work songs. In 1991, the group received a N.C. Folk Heritage Award.
Source:
North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 44 Issue 1 & 2, 1997, p42-44
Subject(s):
Menhaden fisheries; Folk songs; Folk singers; Sea songs
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Record #:
2639
Author(s):
Luster, Michael
Abstract:
Before hydraulic net-pullers came into use in the 1950s, menhaden fishermen working the state's coasts synchronized their net work by chanty singing.
Source:
NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 6 Issue 1, Spring 1990, p1-3, il
Subject(s):
Menhaden fisheries; Folk songs; Folk singers; Sea songs
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