Any history or memories of the "Shantations" would be appreciated

On Youtube

Shantones + Angie & The Citations = Shantations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WtEoCWla_E

Angie & The Citations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2bAlC7Q8Cs and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1har3evS6yo