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   Follow Deirdre Graham on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify https://www.deirdregraham.com/gaelicsongstories    Credits Hosted by Deirdre Graham Recorded and edited by Deirdre...

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   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...

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    Follow Deirdre Graham on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and...

Deirdre Graham is joined by lecturer and rare books collecter, Gilleasbuig Ferguson 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   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...

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   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...

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   Follow Deirdre Graham on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify https://www.deirdregraham.com/gaelicsongstories    Credits Hosted by Deirdre Graham Recorded and...

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.