What does a ballad that dates from the 1600s have to do with some of the most well-known and beloved folk songs of the 20th century?
Paul Simon and Bob Dylan are two of the most respected singers and songwriters of the 1960s and beyond, and their songs Scarborough Fair and Girl From The North Country are striking examples of their musical genius. But did you know that these songs have their roots in a traditional English ballad that dates back to the 17th century?
Whether you are a fan of these musicians, enjoy an informative and in-depth history of traditional English music or would like to learn more about the variants and various recordings of this tune throughout over 400 years of history, then the upcoming talk at Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution – When Paul Simon and Bob Dylan went to Scarborough Fair – a deep-dive analysis by Matthew Zuckerman, is for you!
A former Bath Chronicle journalist, local writer and self-proclaimed lifelong fan of Dylan, Matthew Zuckerman is the current BRLSI Music Convenor and has previously given talks on popular and folk music, including an interview about the life and times of the musician, poet, Nobel Prize laureate and contrarian that was Bob Dylan as he celebrated his 80th year.
Join BRLSI for a talk on Friday 19th September and learn about the legendary ballad of Scarborough Fair, its history and its many variants through 400 years, including recordings by Ewan McColl, Martin Carthy, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan and others.
All Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution talks end with a Q&A session, so if you would like an opportunity to enjoy some fantastic discussion with fellow music lovers, then this is a perfect opportunity.
Tickets are available live and online at www.brlsi.org
For those who don’t know, you’ll find BRLSI in Queen Square.
When Paul Simon & Bob Dylan went to Scarborough Fair
Speaker: Matthew Zuckerman
Date: Friday 19th September at 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm BST
Price: £3 for members, £6 for non-members
Booking Link:
https://www.brlsi.org/whatson/when-paul-simon-bob-dylan-went-to-scarborough-fair
