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Why are sea shanties suddenly all over social media? – Sydney Morning Herald
Turns out they aren’t just for salty old sea dogs.
OK, but why are sea shanties popular now? It’s 2021. It’s probably got to do with the fact that we’re living through a pandemic. Lots of people are stuck inside and singing a shanty is a fun way to pass the time. Shanties are also, by their definition, relatively easy to sing.
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