This week we pay tribute to legendary trad-punk singer, poet, and multi-instrumentalist Shane McGowan. Famous for his role in bands like the Nips, and the Pogues, this larger than life figure made a lasting impact on the face of Irish traditional music forever.
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Episode 19: Tam Lin (Tune)
A cracking, though rarely played, reel based on a Scottish folk tale of female empowerment.
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Episode 17: Tune - St Kilda Wedding
Interviews with inhabitants of the island:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR5RjwjeQe8
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Episode 16: Musician - Joe Burke
Join me in celebrating the life of the recently passed, legendary accordion player, Joe Burke. An award winning musician that has left us an incredible catalogue of music and the gift of tunes to generations of people. Thanks for the tunes Joe.
The folk songs and music that has survived for centuries often has stories to tell beyond the lyrics. Sometimes, there might not even be lyrics, but behind them lie unbelievable tales. I hope to bring the history of this music to life, as well as travel around the country and world to collaborate and speak with folk musicians, have a couple tunes together, and maybe even a pint or two
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