The Cornish Song Book: Lyver Canow Kernewek was edited and arranged by Dr Ralph Dunstan and published in 1929. Originally initiated by the London Cornish Association, who wanted a book of community songs for Cornish expatriates, it eventually became a collaborative effort between them, the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies,
Merv Davey- 20 May 2025
Kan Pyskador Kernewek / Can Pyscajor Kernewek / The Cornish Fisherman's Hymn, written by Henry Jenner to the tune of "The Pilgrims of the Night" by Henry Smart. First published in Lyver Canow Kernewek - The Cornish Song Book edited by Ralph Dunstan 1929. We are grateful to Father Ross
- Merv Davey
- 24 April 2025
We heard recently from Tamsin Bunney Ford, who wanted to add two songs to the archive which were written by her mother: this, ‘St Mabena’s Hymn’, and another song titled ‘Cornish Lanes’. Angela died in 2024. Most people knew her as Angela Bunney; she was part of the ’60s Thames
Tamsin Bunney Ford
- 21 March 2025
We heard recently from Tamsin Bunney Ford, who wanted to add two songs to the archive which were written by her mother: this, Cornish Lanes, and St Mabena’s Hymn. Click here to listen to Tamsin singing this song. Angela died in 2024. Most people knew her as Angela Bunney; she
- 21 March 2025
Kanow Dons: Singing for Cornish Dances: An Daras Cornish Folk Arts project originally published in 2005 with music and lyrics for Cornish dances.
- Merv Davey
- 14 February 2025