Through Streets Broad and Narrow

A native of Britain, Karen James grew up in England, France, and Spain, and moved to Canada as a teenager. Accompanying herself on guitar and singing in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, Through Streets Broad and Narrow reflects James’s passion for, and knowledge of, folk songs from around the world. With additional banjo and guitar accompaniment, she performs a jubilee song from Nova Scotia (“I’m Going to Climb up Jacob’s Ladder”), an Argentine folk song (“Humahuaqueno”), and more.

Liner notes include lyrics and James’s notes on the origins of each song with explanations and interpretations of them.

Track Listing

101	Mary-Anne Karen James	03:35
102	Hurrah, Lie! Karen James	01:41
103	Molly Malone Karen James	03:38
104	C'est la belle françoise Karen James	01:36
105	Le papier d'eping Karen James	01:21
106	Paper of Pins Karen James	03:11
107	The House of the Rising Sun Karen James	03:01
108	Jacob's Ladder Karen James	02:56
201	Taking Gair in the Night Karen James	03:46
202	Every Night When the Sun Goes Down Karen James	03:11
203	But Black is the Colour Karen James	05:08
204	El Sol y la Luna Karen James	01:29
205	Humahuaqueño Karen James	02:21
206	My Love Is Like a Dewdrop Karen James	03:56
207	The Ryans and the Pitmans Karen James	03:07