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02/10/2011

Singer-songwriter Findlay Napier delves into the Radio Scotland archives to pick a rich mix of the best in Celtic music and chat. Among the talented musicians featured are Tom Waits, Rab Noakes, Steve Earle, John Martyn, Dougie MacLean and Loudon Wainwright III.

5 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 2 Oct 2011 00:30

Chapters

  • Cunningham and Co - John Martyn

    Phil Cunningham chats with legendary Scottish songwriter John Martyn.

    Duration: 54:59

  • A Place in My Mind - Dougie MacLean

    Keith Aitken takes Dougie MacLean back to a place which has special memories for him and discovers what makes it so special.

    Duration: 26:16

  • The Amazing Mavis Staples

    An extended interview with the successful artist who has been performing for over 60 years with The Staple Singers. Here Mavis describes her career as a gospel singer and a civil rights activist.

    Duration: 55:37

  • Waxing Lyrical - Tom Waits

    Have you ever wondered how Tom Waits writes his incredible songs? The art of writing great lyrics is revealed by musician Davie Scott.

    Duration: 28:34

  • Songlines - Shipbuilding

    John Cavanagh explores the classic 80s song, Shipbuilding.

    Duration: 26:37

  • The Usual Suspects - Loudon Wainwright III

    Loudon Wainwright III chats with David Stenhouse about his life and songs.

    Duration: 51:09

  • My Life in Five Songs - Rab Noakes

    Rab Noakes is a songwriter, performer and producer who has been influential in Scotland for many years. He talks to Phil Cunningham about his life and the music that's important to him.

    Duration: 28:37

  • Brand New Country - Steve Earle

    Bryan Burnett talks with Steve Earle about his life and songs.

    Duration: 54:48

Broadcast

  • Sun 2 Oct 2011 00:30