The Chair & Young Trad at 20 with Benedict Morris
Bruce MacGregor is joined by The Chair - back with a brand new album after a 7 year recording hiatus. And 2019 winner Benedict Morris is next in the hot seat for Young Trad at 20.
Orkney Monster is the long awaited third album by the band who have become synonymous with live concerts, festival highlights and late night parties. The band have been going since 2004 and have gained many fans over the years with the unique brand of ‘Orkney Stomp’ music designed to get people moving. Bruce catches up with the band to find out what they've been up to in their 7 year recording hiatus and shares some music from the album.
Also, as we reach the end of our year celebrating the 20th anniversary of the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year award, we come to the penultimate instalment of Young Trad at 20: Where Are They Now. This week, Bruce is in conversation with the 2019 champion, fiddler Benedict Morris. Benedict shares his experience of the competition and the rewards of winning, as well as his background in music and all his musical choices.
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Music Played
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Joni Mitchell
River
- Blue.
- Reprise.
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Caro Bridges and Yoko Pwno
Kelpie
- Kelpie (Single).
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Adam Sutherland
FatmaÂ’s Waltz
- Single.
- Adam Sutherland.
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The Chair
Walk Beside Me
- Orkney Monster.
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The Chair
Festival Reels
- Orkney Monster.
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Tim Edey feat Natalie MacMaster
Fields of Gold
- Single.
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Anna Massie
Twenty Plenty
- Twenty Plenty (Single).
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John Prine
Christmas In Prison
- Sweet Revenge.
- Atlantic.
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Kathleen MacInnes
Silent Night
- Unreleased.
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Gordon Duncan
Pressed For Time / Earl Of Seaforth's Salute
- The Circular Breath.
- Greentrax.
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Barenaked Ladies
Green Christmas
- Maybe This Christmas Too?.
- Nettwerk Europe.
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Blue Rose Code feat. Karine Polwart
(I Wish You) Peace In Your Heart
- Single.
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Bene and Cormac
MonicaÂ’s: Melter / Cavers Of Kircudbright / MonicaÂ’s
- Wavelength.
- Bene & Cormac.
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Sharon Shannon, Mike McGoldrick, Jim Murray & Dezi Donnelly
James BrownÂ’s March
- Upside Down.
- The Daisy Label.
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KAN
One, Two
- Sleeper.
- Kan Music.
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Benedict Morris
Blackfire
- Belvedere.
- Benedict Morris.
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Benedict Morris
In Sight
- In Sight (Single).
- Benedict Morris.
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Phil Cunningham And Friends
Chickadee's Christmas / 365 Days Till Christmas / A Tribute To Larry Reynolds
- Phil Cunningham's Christmas Songbook.
- Vertical Records.
Broadcast
- Thu 17 Dec 2020 20:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Scotland