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Song Bards 2
Profile of six community bards from the early 20th century - the life stories and experiences that informed their poetry and songs. Musical performances from leading Celtic musicians and Gaelic singers.
- Broadcaster: Grampian & Scottish TV
- Original TX Date: 06 06 2004
- Genre: Music & Arts
- No. Episodes: 7
- Total Time: 177.24
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Individual Episodes
ClU
The enigmatic Alasdair Ferguson lived in Cluer in Harris. He had fought in the Boer War as a young man. His war experiences and his vibrant community inspired him to compose many songs.
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- Original TX Date: 01 01 2004
DID
Donald MacDonald was one of South Uist's best known bards of the 20th Century. MacDonalds poetic output gave "Bardachd Baile" a new dimension. He also chronicled his war experiences in "Fo Sgail a Swastika" recently voted the best Gaelic book ever written
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- Original TX Date: 01 01 2004
GEIN
Donald Morrison was a native of Ness in northern Lewis. His songs of homesickness and praise for his native isles still have a strong resonance today.
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- Original TX Date: 01 01 2004
IUB
Iain Cameron was a native of InverAsdale, Gairloch. A decendant of the renowned Tournaig bard. Iain Cameron's own poetry ranges from light verses recounting hilarious episodes from villlage life to his more sombre war poetry.
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- Original TX Date: 01 01 2004
MAST
Murdani Kennedy is a retired seaman, fisherman and whaler living in South Lochs in Lewis. His verse compositions are witty and contemporary in the true spirit of village poets.
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- Original TX Date: 01 01 2004
MSH
Murdo Sheumais was a crofter and seaman living in High Borve in Lewis. His songs are firmly rooted in his community but his experiences at sea and in love feature prominiently. His more humourous compositions are also a celebrated part of his output.
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- Original TX Date: 01 01 2004