Category Archives: oral tradition

Living By Heart: Reclaiming the Oral Tradition

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Barbara McAfee

I lead a monthly community sing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Newcomers to the circle are often looking around for the lyric sheets or songbooks. There aren’t any. I teach singing in the oral tradition, one line at a time, without paper … Continue reading →

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About Singing

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Barbara McAfee

“I’m the world’s worst singer.  Can’t carry a tune in a bucket!” “I used to sing. Then I stopped.  Went to school, got a job, had a family, got busy.  I sure miss it.” “The only reason I go to … Continue reading →

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Occupy – “Our” Voice

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Barbara McAfee

Last night I heard a story about the Occupy Wall Street Movement on National Public Radio.  The report contained recordings of the occupiers’ innovative, low-tech amplification system where the people in the immediate vicinity of the speaker echo his or … Continue reading →

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