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Delirium by Capercaillie

Davie Scott highlights Capercaillie's dynamic 1991 crossover album Delirium. A groundbreaking record, it added a contemporary sound to traditional music.

Davie Scott highlights Capercaillie's dynamic 1991 crossover album Delirium. A groundbreaking record it marked a major change in their approach to Gaelic music, adding contemporary dance grooves to the traditional tunes.

It took the band from folk clubs into the national spotlight when the Gaelic waulking song, 'Coisch A Ruin', made it into the top forty.

Davey talks to the band members about how they were spotted and signed after a television appearance and to contemporary Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis about their influence on young performers.

28 minutes

Last on

Sun 5 Dec 2021 06:00

Broadcasts

  • Mon 29 Aug 2011 14:05
  • Sat 3 Sep 2011 06:04
  • Mon 5 Sep 2011 00:02
  • Wed 25 Jul 2012 14:05
  • Sun 29 Jul 2012 00:02
  • Sun 5 Dec 2021 06:00