FAQ About Role of Maritime Music in Cultural Identity
How have sea shanties influenced contemporary music genres?
Sea shanties have had a remarkable influence on various contemporary music genres. Their rhythmic call-and-response patterns can be seen in today’s pop, rock, and folk music. Shanties have influenced the storytelling style and melodic structures of these genres. Moreover, the revival of interest in folk and traditional music has led some modern artists to incorporate shanty rhythms and themes directly into their music, creating crossover genres like folk-rock or maritime folk.
