Information about Ballads
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1963.043
Original Tape ID
Summary
Information about ballads.
William Matheson tells the stories of 'The Lay of the Monster Sea-hag', 'The Lay of the Smithy', and 'The Lay of Fraoch'. He explains the differences between 'Duan' and 'Laoidh' and describes their structure. He also gives the reference numbers of tapes in the School of Scottish Studies on which 'The Lay of the Smithy' and 'The Lay of the Monster Sea-hag' can be heard.
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Village/Place - George Square, School of Scottish Studies
Language
English
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good