The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4

Subject: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4
From: evansakes
Date: 19 Nov 10 - 03:50 AM

Six-part series celebrating the historical and contemporary links between Scottish and Irish Gaelic song by bringing together top exponents of both traditions to sing and play with no audience except themselves, using a house band of their peers. Australian-born Donegal resident Steve Cooney is music director and the first programme sets the talents of Mary Black, Karan Casey and Afro-Celt Sound System's Iarla O'Lionaird in a uniquely Scottish context.

Starting tonight (Friday) at 8.30 pm with various repeats. Presumably will also be on the BBC iPlayer

Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4
From: TopcatBanjo
Date: 19 Nov 10 - 04:42 AM

Thank you TwickFolk!

Here's a linky:
BBC Four page

Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4
From: Van
Date: 19 Nov 10 - 06:09 AM

Followed by Bird on the Wire - Cohen's 1972 tour.

Looks like a good night's viewing.

Thanks

Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Nov 10 - 09:34 AM

yes all that is wonderful stuff !!
my own favourite TV stuff is
Bringing It All Back Home which is about Irish and American music..and also wonderful stuff !!

Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4
From: mally
Date: 19 Nov 10 - 04:46 PM

Just listened to it,what can i say but simply magic.
Nice to hear and see Mary Black singing again. Can't wait til next week.

    Mally

Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4
From: GUEST,Chris B.
Date: 19 Nov 10 - 04:57 PM

Hopefully someone's recording these progs. Sadly there is still no sign of the Down Home series ever seeing the light of day again. Chris B.