Cloak of Mist
During a visit to the Yn Chrunniaght Festival, Laura Barton lends a close ear to the music of the Isle of Man.
The writer Laura Barton listens closely to music on the Isle of Man. Surrounded by the tempestuous Irish Sea, the island is said to contain all the landscapes of Britain in only 220 square miles. There's a strong tradition of Celtic music but many say you can hear the particular landscape and character of the people in Manx tunes.
On the rugged northern coast, Laura meets a young harpist, Mera Royle, who plays traditional Manx music and received the 大象传媒 Radio 2 Young Folk Award this year. In the western town of Peel, Laura listens to a variety of performers, including Breesha Maddrell and Aalin Clague from Moot and Clash Vooar, at the Yn Chrunniaght festival. And in a fishing village in the south, Laura meets Gyp Buggane, the bassist of the psychedelic band 13th Pillar, who also runs a studio recording the diverse mix of musicians on the island.
Produced by Andrea Rangecroft and Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree production for 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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Music Played
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Deborah Henson-Conant
Nataliana (live)
Performer: Mera Royle.- Unreleased.
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Moot
Wide Open
Performer: Moot.- Self-released.
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Traditional
Arrane ny Niee
Performer: Mona Douglas.- Culture Vannin.
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Rhysical Peck
Miles and Miles of Synchronised Swimmers聮 Smiles (Ballagroove Remix)
Performer: Rhysical Peck.- Ballagroove Studio.
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Traditional
Ny Kirree fo Niaghtey (live)
Performer: Greg Joughin. -
Greg Joughin
Wash Day Blues
Performer: The Mollag Ban.- self-released.
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Clash Vooar
Magh Ass E Kishtey
Performer: Clash Vooar.- self-released.
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Paul Cringle
Auldyn River (live)
Performer: Mera Royle.- Unreleased.
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Rhysical Peck
Klonerdrome
Performer: Rhysical Peck.- Ballagroove Studio.
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Clash Vooar
Roie Ben Juan Tammy
Performer: Clash Vooar.- self-released.
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Moot
Sauchey
Performer: Moot.- self-released.
Broadcast
- Tue 31 Jul 2018 11:30大象传媒 Radio 4