Links

We have deliberately not explained the why and wherefore of shanties on this site, though there is quite a bit to it. A very short movie about sea shanties is viewable here. It was recorded at The Admiralty pub in London when Kings Pond Shantymen performed there for Black Tot commemoration.

You can find out a great deal from these excellent sites:

Wikipedia	A great starting point on the why and wherefore of shanties.
Traditional Sea Shanties	Incredible collection of well over 200 shanties including music notation, lyrics, and video of each one being performed by the site author, Jerzy Brzezinski, in a highly authentic style.

Some other shanty groups

Maritime Music Directory International	Gathers comprehensive information on shanty groups around the world including Kings Pond Shantymen
The Shanty Association	A UK association listing shanty groups and festivals
Kimbers Men	Who claim on their web site to be the UK's Finest Shanty Band - we might not agree with that but they're pretty good
Nelson's Shantymen	Based at Burnham Thorpe - Nelson's birthplace.