Apr 1, 2026
As tunes and songs get passed around they transform. Airs and
hornpipes turn into jigs or reels, entire parts get added or
condensed, melodies change, words alter or are forgotten altogether
(until the song becomes just a tune). In this episode, singer Niamh
Parsons and host Shannon Heaton trace a tune and its words back to
its source. It’s a celebration of listening, and finding the story
in a song together.
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For playlists, transcripts, links to videos, companion essays, and
to contribute to this project, please head to
https://shannonheatonmusic.com/ims/