For a long time, "The Death of Queen Jane" has been considered a folk song that takes artistic liberties with the historic event of the birth of Edward VI to Jane Seymour in 1537. But is it possible that the song hints at a more complicated story, filled with propaganda and intrigue? Explore the intersection of Tudor history and folk ballads in this episode of Folk Files.
Host: Olivia Harding
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Musical excerpts:
ARTIST: Oscar Isaac
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfeKFKG3JWM
ARTIST: Cyril Tawney
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESUdOHChNKw
ARTIST: Joan Baez
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6ZNp9le6x8
ARTIST: Bedlam Early Music
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYGWmV2XAnU
ARTIST: Peggy Seeger
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
SOURCE: https://youtu.be/7z0KILKEZhk?si=qmkqUwFtPVlKyaGH
ARTIST: Duncan Williamson
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
SOURCE: https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AB34LE2XNHS5FC8O
ARTIST: John Jacob Niles
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnUaWKysPQM
ARTIST: Isla Cameron
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
SOURCE: https://youtu.be/mMmHkgq1_T0?si=MAzM8qm8_0wHxoAc
ARTIST: Karine Polwart
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT2uqT3am1M
ARTIST: Bothy Band
WORK: The Death of Queen Jane
