't Scheepsfolk (NL)

't Scheepsfolk is a maritime folk music group originally from West Friesland. The group is made up of six permanent crewmembers, all of who began their journey over the world´s great oceans in the straits of Texel, the most southerly island off the north coast of Holland. The songs are sung in traditional style, ballads and sea shanties tell stories about the difficult and sometimes dangerous and exciting times aboard ship. It´s all about the fishing, the Zuiderzee, the longing of the seaman for the soft touch of a sweetheart ashore, for the comforts of home, the VOC, the beautiful life in the Far East, but also about storms and wild seas. The muster roll is full with a rich repertoire of songs from Holland, France and England. Accordion, guitar, bodhran, tinwhistle, flute, wooden percussion, harmonica and bones accompany their authentic songs. 
Homepage: www.scheepsfolk.nl