Gaelic Song Stories

Ep6: Oh Murt! w/ Kim Carnie

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 eac

Ep5: Seinn air a’ Phìob w/ Rona Lightfoot

Deirdre Graham in conversation with Rona Lightfoot about her upbringing in South Uist,  the links between piping and Gaelic songs, and a canntaireachd lesson!   Produce

Ep4: Sgàthach | Gormshùil w/ Rachel Walker

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

Ep3: The Singing War w/ Dòmhnall Ryno Morrison

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

Ep2: Òran na Cloiche w/ Kathleen MacInnes

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 f

Ep1: An Riabhag Bheag | Little Sparrow w/ Fiona J MacKenzie

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 contri

Ep6: Fear a‘ Choire w/ Kirsteen Graham

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 o

Ep5: The Cèilidh House w/ Gillebrìde MacMillan

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 transcr

Ep4: Luaidh! w/ Rachel Newton

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 empower

Ep3: Òran Beinn Lì w/ Gilleasbuig Ferguson

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, 188

Ep2: Fuadach w/ Margaret Bennett

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.

Ep1: The Gaelosphere w/ Dòmhnall Uilleam Stewart

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

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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.deirdregra