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Sea Shanty
Sea Shanty formed in 2015 as a maritime music collective from Dunedin, New Zealand. The group's sound centers on traditional sea shanties, with Nathan Evans...
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Sea Shanty formed in 2015 as a maritime music collective from Dunedin, New Zealand. The group's sound centers on traditional sea shanties, with Nathan Evans on vocals and guitar, Emily Maguire on vocals and accordion, Ben Wood on mandolin and vocals, and Callum Hampton on djembe and vocals.
In 2021, a video of Evans singing "Wellerman" went viral on TikTok, introducing the band to a global audience. Their 2021 album "No Man's Land" includes that track along with others like "The Jolly Roving Tar," and features collaborations with groups like The Longest Johns and The Shantymen.
The viral spread of "Wellerman" sparked broader interest in sea shanties, leading to numerous covers and performances. The band has faced questions about cultural appropriation given the traditional roots of the material, and has acknowledged those concerns while emphasizing respect for the genre's history.
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