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Departure
Our latest project draws connections between sea shanties, hip hop, soca, ska, and dancehall — the genres that share the same social, rhythmic, and communal roots. We believe Departure represents a first step in restoring our tradition's multicultural, trans-Atlantic origins.
Featuring collaborations with Carl Harvey of Toots and the Maytals, Al Cross and Terry Wilkins of Big Sugar, Toronto hip hop artist Matt Somber, reggae MC Sunray Grennan, and many other great musicians we're privileged to share a city with.
"Sailing centuries-old songs straight into the modern world."
Music Crowns
"Now here's a crew I would sign on with."
David Francey
"If you enjoy the likes of Kimber's Men, you'll have an absolute whale of a time."
Shire Folk
About the Crew
Remixing the Sea Shanty
We are a Toronto band remixing the sea shanty. Tight vocal harmonies meet drum & bass, hip hop, reggae, dancehall and soca — the beats drive the phrasing and energy of the singing, bringing a new sound to songs built for collective work.
Summer 2026 took us through 31 shows in 29 days across the UK — Sidmouth Folk Festival, FolkEast, Whitby Folk Week, Shrewsbury, and more. Our fourth album, Arrival, records this fall for an April 2027 release.
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The Shanty Show
A video and audio podcast featuring shanty singers and stories from around the world. We chat with the shanty world's best singers, performers, and historians — come along for the ride.
New episodes every two weeks. Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
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