The Matelot Jig

Story Behind The Song

Traditional folk tune from England, with modern rhythm section.

Song Description

Traditional English jig (upbeat folk dance tune). Title means "The Sailor's Jig." (Matelot is French for sailor.) Instruments include button accordion, electric bass, drums, acoustic guitar, percussion.

Song Length 2:11 Genre World - Celtic, Folk - Traditional
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Instrumental
Mood In High Spirits, Affable Subject Sailing, Ocean, Sea
Language No Language
Music Trad. Arr. Jennifer Cutting Producer Jennifer Cutting and Rico Petruccelli
Publisher Once and Future Songs, BMI Performance The New St. George
Label Folk Era

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