The Transmission of Tradition

The Twentieth Century

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T: Pigeon On The Gate, The
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K: Edor
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• Early recordings from America:
  • Michael Coleman 1889–1945
  • James Morrison 1893–1947
• Pub sessions:
  • 1947: The Devonshire Arms, Camden, London.
  • No set lists. Not the same as jamming.
• Folk Revival:
  • 1960s: Sean O’Riada, The Chieftains, Planxty.
  • 1970s: The Bothy Band.
• The Internet
  • Mailing lists like IRTRAD-l.
  • ABC format.
  • The Session

The Future