Folkways: The Folklore of Britain and Ireland
Folkways
A stroll through the rich and fascinating folklore of Britain and Ireland. From music, to psychogeography, to what to do if you notice the devil following you to church. It's a long, strange trip and there are no guarantees you'll be home in time for dinner.
Each episode also includes a mini-almanac for the month ahead.
If you enjoy this show, feel free to buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/2SWoNqH
Music by @big.big.sky | Additional artists referenced in each episode | Logo design James Fisher
Each episode also includes a mini-almanac for the month ahead.
If you enjoy this show, feel free to buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/2SWoNqH
Music by @big.big.sky | Additional artists referenced in each episode | Logo design James Fisher
Episodes
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Jul 18, 2020 • 38min
(S1E2) 🔥 MIDSUMMER, Part 2: Burn Baby Burn! Love, Bonfires and Botany.
Welcome to the show's second episode on Midsummer! We're taking a deep-dive into the customs surrounding the Summer Solstice - from fires on the hill tops of Ireland, dreaming of your future lover, to the occult past of St John's Wort.
☕️ If you enjoyed, feel free to buy me a coffee
💌 If you have any thoughts on today’s show, please get in contact folkwayschannel@gmail.com
🤝 Connect with Folkways on Instagram or Twitter @folkwayschannel
🎧 Soundtrack by Big Big Sky @big.big.sky https://spoti.fi/3wqTA2d | Excluding Many Points of Light by Judson Lee
Additional thanks to voice actor Johnpaul Wright.
Jun 23, 2020 • 14min
(S1E1) 🌞 MIDSUMMER, Part 1: The Summer Solstice, Sun Worship and Standing Stones that Dance.
Welcome to our maiden voyage! This is the first of 2 episodes on the folklore of Midsummer - that period celebrated between 19 - 25 June, with Midsummer's Day traditionally falling on the 24. We'll be providing context for sun worship in the modern age, pausing for a moment to smell the damn roses, and issuing a warning about stone circles that come alive and dance on Old Midsommers Eve...
☕️ If you enjoyed, feel free to buy me a coffee
💌 If you have any thoughts on today’s show, please get in contact folkwayschannel@gmail.com
🤝 Connect with Folkways on Instagram or Twitter @folkwayschannel
🎧 Soundtrack by Big Big Sky @big.big.sky https://spoti.fi/3wqTA2d | Excluding Many Points of Light by Judson Lee
