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19 Nov 10 - 03:50 AM (#3035739) Subject: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4 From: evansakes 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 |
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19 Nov 10 - 04:42 AM (#3035766) Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4 From: TopcatBanjo Thank you TwickFolk! Here's a linky: BBC Four page |
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19 Nov 10 - 06:09 AM (#3035811) Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4 From: Van Followed by Bird on the Wire - Cohen's 1972 tour. Looks like a good night's viewing. Thanks |
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19 Nov 10 - 09:34 AM (#3035933) Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4 From: GUEST 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 !! |
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19 Nov 10 - 04:46 PM (#3036237) Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4 From: mally 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 |
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19 Nov 10 - 04:57 PM (#3036243) Subject: RE: The Highland Sessions repeated on BBC4 From: GUEST,Chris B. 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. |