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Reliving Nantucket’s nautical past with the Shanty Singers
The popular Shanty Cruise offers a unique experience for visitors and locals alike—evoking the spirit of long-ago ship crews who sang these working songs as they hoisted sails and weighed anchor. For anyone exploring creative pursuits in midlife or retirement, it’s a reminder that it’s never too late to join in something joyful, musical, and community-driven.
Betsy’s conversation with the singers—both in studio and aboard the Minke—dives into the history and origins of sea shanties, as well as their personal experiences performing for passengers. Many of the songs are familiar, and passengers…
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