Gaelic Song Stories

By: Deirdre Graham
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  • Deirdre Graham takes a look at the stories and themes behind Scottish Gaelic songs.
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  • Ep6: Oh Murt! w/ Kim Carnie

    Ep6: Oh Murt! w/ Kim Carnie
    Oct 19 2023

    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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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Ep5: Seinn air a’ Phìob w/ Rona Lightfoot

    Ep5: Seinn air a’ Phìob w/ Rona Lightfoot
    Oct 12 2023

    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
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep4: Sgàthach | Gormshùil w/ Rachel Walker

    Ep4: Sgàthach | Gormshùil w/ Rachel Walker
    Oct 5 2023

    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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    1 hr and 35 mins

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Great podcast 👍

Really interesting insight into the history and culture of Gaelic songs, well done Deirdre

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