Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Old English and Scottish ballads tell us stories of heroines who adventure as sailors and soldiers! Sometimes these scenarios lead to unconventional and queer romantic encounters. This song- Maid in Love is narrated by a woman who dresses as a sailor and serves on a ship so that she can find her lover. But the captain falls in love with her (in her persona as a sailor) and confesses his attraction. Though sometimes sparks do fly in these scenarios, in this case the narrator tells the captain to wait and court women on shore. Songs on themes of gender disguise and homoerotic attraction/tension were incredibly popular in the 1600 and 1700s.They show us that audiences were curious about pushing norms of gender and erotic attraction!
If you like to learn songs about empowered women/femmes/trans folks, I encourage you to check out my offering Badass Women in Folk Song! In our time together, we learn a one-of-a-kind collection of ballads and songs about witches, warriors and triumphant women from Scotland, England and Appalachia. With the dire times we’re in, Badass Women is intended to be a balm to carry you through the winter.
It’s on sa le now at a MAJOR 45% dis count, but only for a few more days! You can take Badass Women starting mid-January online or in person. Learn more & regyster by going to the lynk on my creator page!
Old English and Scottish ballads tell us stories of heroines who adventure as sailors and soldiers! Sometimes these scenarios lead to unconventional and queer romantic encounters. This song- Maid in Love is narrated by a woman who dresses as a sailor and serves on a ship so that she can find her lover. But the captain falls in love with her (in her persona as a sailor) and confesses his attraction. Though sometimes sparks do fly in these scenarios, in this case the narrator tells the captain to wait and court women on shore. Songs on themes of gender disguise and homoerotic attraction/tension were incredibly popular in the 1600 and 1700s.They show us that audiences were curious about pushing norms of gender and erotic attraction!
If you like to learn songs about empowered women/femmes/trans folks, I encourage you to check out my offering Badass Women in Folk Song! In our time together, we learn a one-of-a-kind collection of ballads and songs about witches, warriors and triumphant women from Scotland, England and Appalachia. With the dire times we’re in, Badass Women is intended to be a balm to carry you through the winter.
It’s on sa le now at a MAJOR 45% dis count, but only for a few more days! You can take Badass Women starting mid-January online or in person. Learn more & regyster by going to the lynk on my creator page!
