Bach’s Lunch: The Roots of John Barleycorn: Myth, Folktale, Riddle, and Song
Bach’s Lunch: The Roots of John Barleycorn: Myth, Folktale, Riddle, and Song
A beloved song of the Anglo-Celtic folk song tradition, “John Barleycorn” parodies the traditional murder ballad style as it traces the life cycle of barley as it grows, is harvested, and turned into beer. Guitarist and CCMS faculty Dan Faiella, in turn, will trace the cycles of rebirth of the song itself as it winds ... Read more