Land of the Silver Birch
Let the haunting melody become part of your memories as you sing this
Canadian folksong. It can also be partnered with “My Paddle’s Keen and
Bright” to add harmony.
Let the haunting melody become part of your memories as you sing this
Canadian folksong. It can also be partnered with “My Paddle’s Keen and
Bright” to add harmony.
Brahms or Mozart –sleepy time preferences
Mozart or Brahms –what’s your preference?
Sing it as a ballad, turn it into a square dance, or make up your own version with friends living in many places! The catchy, pentatonic tune lends itself to simple orchestrations.
So who is richer —the millionaire or the little boy fish’?
What if Lukey had a notion to change the colour of his boat? What would his friends sing then?
I learned this song from Berthe (in Ecuador)who learned this song from her grandmother, who learned it from her grandmother. Pass it on!
Make up new name-verses for this simple rhyme with an interesting history.
Around the world, people fish for a living. Find out what its like for one man, Lukey, in this rollicking folksong from Newfoundland (or Nova Scotia or ?)
Folk songs can turn hated leaders into pesky bugs … dance to the syncopated “Cha cha cha”!
Five holidays, five traditions combined into one celebration chant.
Five holidays, five traditions combined into one celebration chant. Visuals are included to use this as a reading chant.