Witches and War-Whoops: Early New England Ballads

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This album brings together a sinister and unusual collection of songs about the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, collected and performed by John Allison. The somber melody reflects the solemn lyrics that recount evil and punishments: "They hanged this weary woman then like a felon stout; Her white hairs on the cruel rope were scattered all about. And many knew her innocent of horrid charges made..." Liner notes include detailed information by Allison about each song and an introduction about the Salem Witch Trials.

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