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Amy Jeffs
Author of Old Songs: Stories of Love and Death from Traditional Ballads, bringing scholarly and creative reimaginings of ballad lyrics and providing historical commentary throughout the episode.
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Sep 30, 2025
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Love and Death in Old Songs
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Join Amy Jeffs, an author known for her creative reimaginings of traditional ballads, as she delves into the captivating world of medieval music and folklore. In this engaging discussion, she explores themes of love and morality through haunting ballads, revealing their oral roots and narrative forms. Amy highlights the collaborative process of transforming these songs into stories with illustrations and music. Additionally, she shares insights on the contemporary relevance of ballads and their mesmerizing tales of temptation, fairy encounters, and survival.
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