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The Wandering Minstrel

The troubadours of the medieval period carried news, good and bad, in song and gossip and were members of an exclusive court community. The writer Irma Kurtz reflects on their importance in court society and considers how the role of the troubadour has evolved in modern times.

28 minutes

Last on

Sun 14 Nov 2010 05:32GMT

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  • Sat 13 Nov 2010 18:32GMT
  • Sun 14 Nov 2010 05:32GMT