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Gaelic Song Stories
Deirdre Graham
Frequency: 1 episode/60d. Total Eps: 13
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Ep6: Oh Murt! w/ Kim Carnie
Season 2 · Episode 6
jeudi 19 octobre 2023 • Duration 01:22:46
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.
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Ep5: Seinn air a’ Phìob w/ Rona Lightfoot
Season 2 · Episode 5
jeudi 12 octobre 2023 • Duration 01:08:28
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.
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Ep2: Fuadach w/ Margaret Bennett
Season 1 · Episode 2
jeudi 25 novembre 2021 • Duration 01:06:54
Deirdre Graham is joined by folklorist and singer Margaret Bennett, who shares a charming conversation about the songs and stories connected to emigration from Scotland.
Full transcription of conversation available here
To find out more about Margaret Bennett visit here
You can support this podcast by way of a donation here
Follow Deirdre Graham on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify
https://www.deirdregraham.com/gaelicsongstories
Credits
Hosted by Deirdre Graham
Recorded and edited by Deirdre Graham
Further editing and mix by James Lindsay
Transcriptions by Emilie Owens
Podcast artwork by Elly Lucas
Photographs by Magnus Graham
This project is supported by Creative Scotland
Ep1: The Gaelosphere w/ Dòmhnall Uilleam Stewart
Season 1 · Episode 1
jeudi 18 novembre 2021 • Duration 55:51
Deirdre Graham is joined by senior lecturer Dr Dòmhnall Uilleam Stewart, who gives an overview of the historical events that impacted Gaelic song literature from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
Full transcription of conversation available here
To find out more about Dòmhnall Uilleam Stewart visit here
You can support this podcast by way of a donation here
Follow Deirdre Graham on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify
https://www.deirdregraham.com/gaelicsongstories
Credits
Hosted by Deirdre Graham
Recorded and edited by Deirdre Graham
Further editing and mix by James Lindsay
Transcriptions by Emilie Owens
Podcast artwork by Elly Lucas
Photographs by Magnus Graham
This project is supported by Creative Scotland
Gaelic Song Stories Trailer
dimanche 24 octobre 2021 • Duration 01:57
Deirdre Graham explores the stories and themes behind Scottish Gaelic songs.
Have a listen to hear what's in store and remember to subscribe!
See https://www.deirdregraham.com for more information.
You can support this podcast by way of a donation here
Follow Deirdre Graham on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify
https://www.deirdregraham.com/gaelicsongstories
Credits
Hosted by Deirdre Graham
Recorded and edited by Deirdre Graham
Further editing and mix by James Lindsay
Transcriptions by Emilie Owens
Podcast artwork by Elly Lucas
Photographs by Magnus Graham
This project is supported by Creative Scotland
Ep4: Sgàthach | Gormshùil w/ Rachel Walker
Season 2 · Episode 4
jeudi 5 octobre 2023 • Duration 01:34:30
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.
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Ep3: The Singing War w/ Dòmhnall Ryno Morrison
Season 2 · Episode 3
jeudi 28 septembre 2023 • Duration 01:27:10
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
Litir Chun an t-Saighdear Gun Ainm
Dòmhnall Ruadh Choruna: Òrain is Dàin
Ep2: Òran na Cloiche w/ Kathleen MacInnes
Season 2 · Episode 2
jeudi 21 septembre 2023 • Duration 47:29
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
An Ceasnachadh: Interrogation of a Highland Lass
Ep1: An Riabhag Bheag | Little Sparrow w/ Fiona J MacKenzie
Season 2 · Episode 1
jeudi 14 septembre 2023 • Duration 01:22:22
Deirdre Graham in conversation with Fiona J MacKenzie about the folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw who wrote the book, 'Folksongs and Folklore of South Uist', as well as contributing to an enormous legacy of archive recordings at Canna House with her husband, John Lorne Campbell.
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
Ep6: Fear a‘ Choire w/ Kirsteen Graham
Episode 6
jeudi 23 décembre 2021 • Duration 53:22
Deirdre Graham is joined by her mother, Kirsteen Graham, a Gaelic singer and tutor who steeped Deirdre in songs and stories from childhood. Together they share a couple of songs connected to Skye as well as the lore surrounding them.
Full transcription of the conversation available here
You can support this podcast by way of a donation here
Follow Deirdre Graham on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify
https://www.deirdregraham.com/gaelicsongstories
Credits
Hosted by Deirdre Graham
Recorded and edited by Deirdre Graham
Further editing and mix by James Lindsay
Transcriptions by Emilie Owens
Podcast artwork by Elly Lucas
Photographs by Magnus Graham
This project is supported by Creative Scotland
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