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20 Ιαν 2021 · The "Wellerman" sea shanty popular on TikTok goes back to 19th century whaling in New Zealand. And no, "tonguing" doesn't mean what you think it means.
Popularized as a sea shanty despite being more accurately described as a ballad (or specifically a forebitter or sea song), there was a surge in interest in sea shanties and a multitude of remixes and new versions.
22 Ιαν 2021 · The Wellerman shanty refers to the heyday of whaling in the South Island. The Sydney-based Weller brothers established their first whaling station at Ōtākou (Otago) in 1831.
From sailor songs to TikTok sensations, discover the long history of the sea shanty, and the meanings behind 'The Wellerman', 'Drunken Sailor' and more.
25 Ιαν 2021 · Sea songs and shanties are two different things, according to experts interviewed by JSTOR daily and Insider.com. Shanties are work songs, often designed for call-and-response. Sea songs are those about the sea, but not designed to be sung while at work.
20 Ιαν 2021 · "Wellerman" reveals a harsh history of exploitation and cruelty, hiding in plain sight in the lyrics. For example, the original singers' awaited "sugar and tea and rum" not because they...
The sudden popularity of Scottish postman Nathan Evans’ videos of himself singing several shanties, most notably “The Wellerman,” has given rise to a surge of interest and myriad renditions and remixes. But as usual, internet fame barely scratches the surface.
