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    The History of the Sea Shanty

    May 8, 2023October 29, 2019 by Erica
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    Where did the sea shanty originate?

    A shanty is a rhythmic work song, sung by labourers as they work in large groups at hard, repetitive work.  The sea shanty was a song used by sailors as they went about their work onboard a ship.

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