The Art Oral Storytelling

Just been lost in listening to Singing the Fishing. What a rich experience it is: the beautiful art of oral storytelling. The stories of these fishermen, the women doing the gutting, their families, from a generation past (1960s), are still so poignant.

(Note: the audio player says 18 minutes, but the stories carry on for 55 minutes)

Years ago, I sailed with my father the seas the fishermen are talking about. We had some poor weather, but thankfully good as well. It is pleasant to think that we might have been in the harbours with the very boats of fellows in this program; for the boats usually pass on from one generation to another.

Thanks to Matthew at the Crockatt and Powell Booksellers blog.