Gaelic Song Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deirdre Graham chats with singer, musician and activist Rachel Newton about a couple of waulking songs that reveal injustices towards women, how women's voice was empowered, and what that means to performers today.   Full transcription of the conversation available here   To find out more about Rachel visit here To find out more about The Bit Collective 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

Deirdre Graham is joined by lecturer and rare books collecter, Gilleasbuig Ferguson. Together they comment on the events surrounding the Battle of the Braes in April, 1882.   Full transcription of the conversation available here   To find out more about Gilleasbuig 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

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

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

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