Passed from mother to daughter for generations, ballads and traditional songs provide fascinating insights into the lives of ordinary women in centuries past. In an hour-long program, Diane Taraz performs songs of love, childbirth, marriage, and adventure, and explores the clues they contain about what daily life was like for women in Europe and America from about 1600 to 1900.

Diane performs in costume and accompanies herself on guitar and dulcimer. She sings many of the songs a cappella, with voice alone, the most authentic style. A delightful trip back in time, through some of the most beautiful and lively songs ever created.

The Songs The Riddle Song A Brisk Young Sailor The Trees They Do Grow High Whistle, Daughter My Johnny Was a Shoemaker Never Wed an Old Man The Factory Girl Sorry the Day I Was Married The Death of Queen Jane Low Lands of Holland Maid on the Shore Three Drunken Maidens Fair Maid Sailor

To book this enjoyable and educational performance, call
Diane Taraz at (781) 648-3719
P.O. Box 1066, Arlington, MA 02474