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Gaelic Song Stories

Gaelic Song Stories

Deirdre Graham

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

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Gaelic Song Stories - Ep5: The Cèilidh House w/ Gillebrìde MacMillan
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12/16/21 • 57 min

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

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Gaelic Song Stories - Ep4: Luaidh! w/ Rachel Newton
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12/09/21 • 61 min

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

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Gaelic Song Stories - Ep2: Fuadach w/ Margaret Bennett
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11/25/21 • 66 min

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

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Gaelic Song Stories - Ep6: Fear a‘ Choire w/ Kirsteen Graham
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12/23/21 • 53 min

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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Gaelic Song Stories - Ep1: The Gaelosphere w/ Dòmhnall Uilleam Stewart
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11/18/21 • 55 min

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

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Gaelic Song Stories

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10/24/21 • 1 min

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

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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

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Gaelic Song Stories - Ep2: Òran na Cloiche w/ Kathleen MacInnes
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09/21/23 • 47 min

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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Gaelic Song Stories - Ep3: The Singing War w/ Dòmhnall Ryno Morrison
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09/28/23 • 87 min

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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Gaelic Song Stories - Ep4: Sgàthach | Gormshùil w/ Rachel Walker
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10/05/23 • 94 min

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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FAQ

How many episodes does Gaelic Song Stories have?

Gaelic Song Stories currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Gaelic Song Stories cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Music, Music History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Gaelic Song Stories?

The episode title 'Ep5: The Cèilidh House w/ Gillebrìde MacMillan' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Gaelic Song Stories?

The average episode length on Gaelic Song Stories is 63 minutes.

How often are episodes of Gaelic Song Stories released?

Episodes of Gaelic Song Stories are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Gaelic Song Stories?

The first episode of Gaelic Song Stories was released on Oct 24, 2021.

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