shanties
what it is
Sea shanties (singular "shanty", also spelled "chantey"; derived from the French word "chanter", 'to sing') were shipboard working songs. Some speculate that shanties may have been sung as early as the 15th century though there is little evidence to support this claim. The shanties that survived to be collected and preserved date from the 19th century through the days of steam ships in the first half of the 20th century.
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What is shanties?
Sea shanties (singular "shanty", also spelled "chantey"; derived from the French word "chanter", 'to sing') were shipboard working songs. Some speculate that shanties may have been sung as early as the 15th century though there is little evidence to support this claim. The shanties that survived to be collected and preserved date from the 19th century through the days of steam ships in the first half of the 20th century.
What are good shanties albums to start with?
Try Antyszanty by Spięty, Salty Dick's Uncensored Sailor Songs by Salty Dick, The Rising Of The Moon: Irish Songs Of Rebellion by The Clancy Brothers, and Chansons De Marins by Tri Yann.
Who are some women making shanties?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/shanties/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making shanties, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20