Gaelic Song Stories
Deirdre Graham
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Ep5: The Cèilidh House w/ Gillebrìde MacMillan
Gaelic Song Stories
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
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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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Ep4: Luaidh! w/ Rachel Newton
Gaelic Song Stories
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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Ep2: Fuadach w/ Margaret Bennett
Gaelic Song Stories
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
1 Listener
Ep6: Fear a‘ Choire w/ Kirsteen Graham
Gaelic Song Stories
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
1 Listener
Ep1: The Gaelosphere w/ Dòmhnall Uilleam Stewart
Gaelic Song Stories
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
Gaelic Song Stories Trailer
Gaelic Song Stories
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
Ep1: An Riabhag Bheag | Little Sparrow w/ Fiona J MacKenzie
Gaelic Song Stories
09/14/23 • 82 min
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
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Ep2: Òran na Cloiche w/ Kathleen MacInnes
Gaelic Song Stories
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.
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Ep3: The Singing War w/ Dòmhnall Ryno Morrison
Gaelic Song Stories
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.
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Ep4: Sgàthach | Gormshùil w/ Rachel Walker
Gaelic Song Stories
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.
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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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