Album insights
Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel showcases a collection of romantic sea shanties and maritime folk songs from his homeland and the coasts of England, Ireland, the Shetland Islands, Brittany, and beyond. His latest album "Sea Songs" features collaborations with guests like Sting, singer-songwriter Eve Goodman, baritone Sir Simon Keenlyside, Welsh folk band Calan, and Fisherman's Friends. Together, they explore the captivating sounds that unite seafaring communities across nations and include notable pieces like the well-known tune "The Wellerman" and the shanty "Drunken Sailor."