Gaelic Song Stories

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   Follow Deirdre on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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