Things learned whilst researching a song, part 1…

From “Welcome To Leadbelly Homepage: Huddie William Ledbetter was born on January 29, 1885 on the Jeter Plantation near Mooringsport, Louisiana. He was the only child of his parents Wesley and Sally. Huddie and his parents moved to Leigh, Texas when he was five and it was there that he became interested in music, encouraged… Continue reading Things learned whilst researching a song, part 1…

King Wenceslas

From Royaltu.NU: “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, gathering winter fuel.” You’re probably familiar with this old Christmas carol. But did you… Continue reading King Wenceslas