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Bothies & Ballads (ft. Scott Gardner)

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This episode aired live on Two Rivers Radio (York) on March 4th, 2019 (GMT).

RETURN TO THE BOTHY takes us all the way to Scotland, where we get to experience song of earth, mirth & labour—led by Bothy Ballad singer & champion, Scott Gardiner!

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The Maid on the Shore (ft. Lady Maisery)

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The Maid On The Shore

Radio Air Date: January 7th @ 1:00pm (UK time)!

Theft. Murder. Virginity. Vengeance. Feminism. Folklore. Flowers…? In this episode we will take a brief look at female heroism in English folksong, what it is to be a woman in folk music & hear voices of contemporary women in folk music when we are joined by phenomenal folk trio, Lady Maisery (separately known as Hannah James, Rowan Rheingans & Hazel Askew).

EPISODE NOTE:

This episode discusses some adult-themed issues. The opinions & thoughts voiced regarding these folk songs are speculative, personal & not set in stone. If you have corrections, opinions, arguments or agreements you wish to voice, they are MOST welcome. If you wish to offer other female-centric folk songs, stories or dance traditions, they are doubly welcome! This episode was created to incite discourse…

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REMINDER:

The artists featured on these episodes earn their living through performance & creation. Please support folk artists by buying their albums, sharing their work with friends & attending live performances. LADY MAISERY will be coming out with a new, live album this year (I’ve heard it & it is amazing), so be sure to keep an eye out for it or attend one of their concerts, if you can!

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The Importance of Sound

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How influential really is music? How old is music? Could music actually be a means of communication & (dare I say it) control? Might it even be…dangerous? Find out answers to these questions & how these podcast episodes all began in this first introductory episode.

WARNING: There are a lot of sounds in this episode. And I mean a lot. Might be mildly upsetting to some. Also, the story at the end contains a bit of graphic description…the search for understanding never was for the faint of heart.

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OPENING TRACK:  "Wally Pumpkin," by Dowally.

CLOSING TRACK:  "Fhuair Mi Poìg," by Rona Wilkie & Marit Fält.

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