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Song of the Dell

from Tales of Eyam by Oka Vanga

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    Tales of Eyam - a concept EP of 5 tracks, linked by the folklore, history and tales of the village of Eyam in Deryshire.

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    “Tales Of Eyam’ is principally a human story – love and loss, resolution and self-sacrifice – each part of the human condition. Oka Vanga have recreated those qualities through sensitive music and song, and they’ve done it incredibly well. The bleak sadness and longing of ‘’Til the End (Emmott’s Song)’ reflects through the exquisite composition of music and lyric.” Tim Carroll, Folkwords.

    “Tales of Eyam is a beautiful E.P – great musicianship and really fine songs. “ Mike Harding

    “The guitars and vocals are incredible, right across the EP” - Neil King FATEA

    “Great vocals and instrumentation, really enjoyed!” - Blues and Roots radio

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A bitter sweet song about sorrow, tragedy and survival.

In Eyam, the Dell (or Delf) is a secluded place, sheltered by trees, just a little south of the hamlet. In the 17th century sermons were delivered to the villagers from a perforated arch in the ivy-mantle rock, also known as the Cucklett Church. The last Sunday in August is called ‘Plague Sunday’ in Eyam, and each year a commemorative service is held to remember the sacrifice of the villagers.

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I was the wife, and the soul left behind, If I was the mother of a child.

If I was the man left with nowhere to hide, would I learn to fly?

Carry me, through the darkest times. Carry me for a while.

Won’t you carry me, through the unholy hours,

Till I learn to fly, till I learn to fly.


If I were a falling star in the night, If I was the Moon upon high,

If I was the man left with nowhere to hide, would I learn fly?


Carry me, through the darkest times, Carry me for a while.

Won’t you carry me, through the unholy hours,

Till I learn to fly, till I learn to fly.

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from Tales of Eyam, released October 16, 2015
Angela Meyer (Author and composer MCPS/ PRS)

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Oka Vanga UK

Transatlantic Folk / Country/ Roots music duo
OKA VANGA are Angela Meyer and William Cox.

Their self-titled third album Oka Vanga is a bold vivid set of songs and instrumental tunes due for release 26th March 2021 and available on CD and special edition Vinyl. ... more

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