Continuum presents delightful catches and ballads of Merry Old England— 300 years ago. Featured will be Songs from the Tavern, Dancing in the Grass, Tobacco and Other Stimulants, and Men and Maids.

“Come, sing me a bawdy song—Make me merry!” commands Falstaff in Shakespeare’s Henry I, Part I. For decades, the person to go to for the texts of such songs was Gershon Legman (1917–1999). Usually ...

Roll your leg over -- No hips at all -- One-eyed Reilly -- Blow the candle out -- Sam Hall -- Limericks -- The Chandler's wife -- Her name was Lil -- Bell bottom trousers -- The sergeant -- Old Joe ...

When Maria Muldaur takes the stage at the Jazz Festival Monday afternoon, it will be the culminating moment of her recording career. Muldaur’s current album, Naughty, Bawdy & Blue (Stony Plain), ...