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Sea Songs and  Sea Lives

Sea Songs and Sea Lives

Voices of the Many

Series | Virtual | Free

Join us for a new webinar series where we will explore the lives of diverse groups of sailors today and in history through conversations with singers, sailors, historians, and more. During the Age of Sail, ships were made up of crew members from all over the world, and sailors’ songs have reflected that diversity. Among the stories included will be those of sailors of African descent who played a key role in the Underground Railroad, women sailors who still face barriers in their trade, and queer sailors whose lives have only recently been treated respectfully in musical compositions. Each webinar will tackle
traditional repertoire while considering the challenges of both song origin and presentation in modern times.


View Past Episodes in the Series

View on-demand video of past webinars in the Sea Songs and Sea Lives series

Queer Chanteys, Queer sailors

Past Program: Explore the history of queerness in traditional sailing

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Sing in Rhyme, Work in Time

Past Program: Witness a musical exploration of sea chanteys

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Women Sailors, Women’s Chanteys

Past Program: Explore the roles of women at sea and in traditional maritime music

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This Is Women’s Work: Maritime Lives

Past Program: Explore the roles of women in modern maritime careers and sea chanteys.

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Join Our Monthly Sea Song Sing-Along!

Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music: A Monthly Sea Song Sing Along

From our living rooms and kitchens, and even fom the deck of Wavertree, join us for our round-robin of shared sea songs, featuring members of The New York Packet and friends.

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12 Fulton Street
NY, NY 10038
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