Introduction

I'm Cait, a member of the medieval music group Gaita. I'm starting this blog as a place to discuss interests and issues arising as I learn and perform music from the middle ages. For example, what is behind the myth of the 'wandering minstrel'? How much music survives, and how can we access it? What instrumental and vocal techniques seem most appropriate? Can we entertain a modern audience at a jolly 'medieval fayre' without compromising authenticity? What went wrong in the Renaissance?

The intention is to be opinionated but also open to discussion, particularly where ideas can be linked to the original sources we have available. I hope you might find it of interest.