This is the online discussion group for the Traditional Song Forum.
The TSF is a national organisation based in the UK that brings together those interested in research, collecting and performance of Traditional Song. Our aim is to be inclusive of all the traditions found in the British Isles although the majority of Forum members are also interested in the songs originating in these islands which might now be found in other places in the world.
Although forum members are serious about their interests the style of the organisation is informal and we are determined not to get stuffy or bureaucratic.
The Yahoo discussion group welcomes non-members who are engaged in similar research and who wish to share knowledge with our members.
Hi folks  David Atkinson has asked me to send on the following announcement and call for papers for a conference to be held in Germany next year. The outline
Hi, Jerry This is a good thought and thank you for suggesting it. I suspect it is a step too far for 2010 - we haven't got ourselves organised to cross the
responding to Martin Graebe: I wonder if there would be interest in a meeting of the group in the US? I would be happy to help organize it, and would suggest
Those of you who were at the recent TSF meeting in London (10th Oct) will know that we are contemplating organising a meeting in Dublin next year. The plan is