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Hamish Henderson Special

Bruce MacGregor celebrates the life and work of folklorist, poet, songwriter and political activist Hamish Henderson who was born one hundred years ago.

Bruce MacGregor celebrates the life and work of folklorist, poet, songwriter and political activist Hamish Henderson who was born in Perthshire one hundred years ago. Hamish has been described as the 'father of the Scottish folk revival' collecting songs and ballads from around the country in the 1950's and 60's and sharing this ancient oral culture with a wider audience. We hear about some of the key members of the travelling community Hamish connected with through song. And how he helped American collector, Alan Lomax, to tap into this rich culture. We also analyse some of his own songs, including the iconic Freedom Come All Ye.

Featuring Fred Freeman, Janet Henderson, Margaret Bennett, Lori Watson and Steve Byrne.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Mar 2020 20:00
91热爆 Radio Scotland

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Music Played

  • Hamish Henderson

    Freedom Come All Ye

    • Pipes, Goatskins and Bones.

  • Mary MacLean

    O Ba, O I, O Mo Leanabh

    • Gaelic Archive Music BD 19.

  • Rod Paterson

    Ballad of the D Day Dodgers

    • Hamish Henderson Tribute Album 聳 A聮 the Bairns o Adam.
    • Greentrax.

  • John Morran

    Banks of Sicily

  • Fred Freeman

    So Long

    • Hamish Henderson Tribute Album.
    • Greentrax.

  • The Royal Scots Greys

    The Victory Polkas

    • Tunes of Glory.
    • Moidart Music.

  • Adam McNaughtan

    Victory Hoedown

    • Hamish Henderson Tribute Album.
    • Greentrax.

  • Belle Stewart

    The Berryfields of Blair

    • The Stewarts of Blair.
    • Lismor.

  • Jimmy McBeath

    The Muckin聮 O聮 Geordie聮s Byre

  • Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger

    The Barnyards of Delgaty

    • Popular Scottish Songs.
    • Folkways.

  • Jeannie Robertson

    My Son David

    • Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A'The Bairns O' Adam.
    • Greentrax.

  • Jeannie Robertson

    My Wee Dog

  • Lizzie Higgins

    What A Voice

    • What A Voice.
    • Lismor.

  • Martyn Bennett

    Blackbird

    • GRIT.
    • Real World Records.

  • Hamish Henderson

    Mouth Music

    • Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A' The Bairns O'Adam.
    • Greentrax.

  • The Humblebums

    Joe Dempsey

    • Please Sing A Song For Us.
    • Talking Elephant Records.

  • Hamish Henderson

    Tail Toddle

  • Alex Stewart

    March, Strathspey, Reel

    • The Stewarts of Blair.
    • Topic Records.

  • Sheila Stewart

    The Corncrake Amang the Whinny

    • The Stewarts of Blair.
    • Topic Records.

  • The Corrie Folk Trio

    Rivonia

    • Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A' The Bairns O' Adam.
    • Greentrax.

  • Alison McMorland

    The Flyting o聮 Life and Daith

    • Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A' The Bairns O' Adam.
    • Greentrax.

  • Ray Fisher

    Nicky Tams

    • Traditional Songs of Scotland.

  • Martyn Bennett

    Floret Silva Undique

    • Martyn Bennett.

  • Gordeanna Mculloch

    Ballad of the Speaking Heart

    • Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A' The Bairns O'Adam.
    • Greentrax.

  • Lori Watson

    Ballad of the Speaking Heart

    • ISLE Music.

  • Rebellious Truth

    Freedom Come All Ye (Live at Celtic Connections 2019)

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Dec 2019 21:00
    91热爆 Radio Scotland
  • Thu 5 Mar 2020 20:00
    91热爆 Radio Scotland