Gaelic Song Stories

The final episode in this series sees Deirdre Graham in conversation with renowned singer, Kim Carnie. They explore bloody murder through Gaelic song, choosing a song each that holds a gruesome tale behind them.

 

Produced by Deirdre Graham

Mixed by James Lindsay

Music from Deirdre Graham's album URRANTA

 

This series is supported through the 'Tasgadh' fund from Fèisean nan Gàidheal.

 

Further Information

www.deirdregraham.com

www.kimcarnie.com

And So We Gather

Virginia Blankenhorn Essay

 

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Deirdre Graham in conversation with Rona Lightfoot about her upbringing in South Uist,  the links between piping and Gaelic songs, and a canntaireachd lesson!

 

Produced by Deirdre Graham

Mixed by James Lindsay

Music from Deirdre Graham's album URRANTA

 

This series is supported through the 'Tasgadh' fund from Fèisean nan Gàidheal.

 

Further Information

www.deirdregraham.com

 

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Deirdre Graham hosts a conversation with Gaelic singer and songwriter, Rachel Walker about two of her own compositions; Sgàthach celebrates the revered warrior queen from Skye and Gormshùil, the most powerful of the West Coast witches.

 

Produced by Deirdre Graham

Mixed by James Lindsay

Music from Deirdre Graham's album URRANTA

 

This series is supported through the 'Tasgadh' fund from Fèisean nan Gàidheal.

 

Further Information

www.deirdregraham.com

www.rachelwalker.co.uk

Despite the Wind and Rain

Heal & Harrow

Mairi Kidd

The Gaelic Otherworld

Songs of Gaelic Scotland

 

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Deirdre Graham in conversation with Dòmhnall Ryno Morrison about some songs and poetry connected to World War 1, with a closer look at the communities that were affected at home, as well as the communities formed in the trenches.

 

Produced by Deirdre Graham

Mixed by James Lindsay

Music from Deirdre Graham's album URRANTA

 

This series is supported through the 'Tasgadh' fund from Fèisean nan Gàidheal.

 

Further Information

www.deirdregraham.com

Letter to an Unknown Soldier

Litir Chun an t-Saighdear Gun Ainm

Dòmhnall Ruadh Choruna: Òrain is Dàin

Julie Fowlis 'An Eala Bhàn'

 

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Deirdre Graham in conversation with Gaelic singer and screen star Kathleen MacInnes over Òran na Cloiche; the song that celebrates the retrieval of the Stone of Destiny from Westminster Abbey in 1950.

 

Produced by Deirdre Graham

Mixed by James Lindsay

Music from Deirdre Graham's album URRANTA

 

This series is supported through the 'Tasgadh' fund from Fèisean nan Gàidheal.

 

Further Information

www.deirdregraham.com

An Ceasnachadh: Interrogation of a Highland Lass

Bliadhna nan Òran

Tobar an Dualchais

 

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