Gaelic Song Stories

Deirdre Graham
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Gaelic Song Stories

Deirdre Graham takes a look at the stories and themes behind Scottish Gaelic songs.

  1. 19/10/2023

    Ep6: Oh Murt! w/ Kim Carnie

    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   Follow Deirdre on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

    1h 23m

  2. 12/10/2023

    Ep5: Seinn air a’ Phìob w/ Rona Lightfoot

    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   Follow Deirdre on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

    1h 8m

  3. 05/10/2023

    Ep4: Sgàthach | Gormshùil w/ Rachel Walker

    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   Follow Deirdre on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

    1h 35m

  4. 28/09/2023

    Ep3: The Singing War w/ Dòmhnall Ryno Morrison

    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'   Follow Deirdre on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

    1h 27m

  5. 21/09/2023

    Ep2: Òran na Cloiche w/ Kathleen MacInnes

    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   Follow Deirdre on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

    47 min

  6. 14/09/2023

    Ep1: An Riabhag Bheag | Little Sparrow w/ Fiona J MacKenzie

    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 www.deirdregraham.com www.fionamackenzie.org Canna House Archive National Trust for Scotland Follow Deirdre on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

    1h 22m

  7. 23/12/2021

    Ep6: Fear a‘ Choire w/ Kirsteen Graham

    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

    53 min

  8. 16/12/2021

    Ep5: The Cèilidh House w/ Gillebrìde MacMillan

    Deirdre Graham hosts a conversation with Gillebrìde MacMillan on the role of the cèilidh house as well as the unbroken chain of Gaelic song compositions.   Full transcription of the conversation available here   To find out more about Gillebrìde 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

    58 min
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Deirdre Graham takes a look at the stories and themes behind Scottish Gaelic songs.

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  • Creator
    Deirdre Graham
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Gaelic Song Stories

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