Podcasts about Runrig

Scottish First Minister John Swinney speaks to The Stooshie for a feature-length interview as he nears a year in the top job. He talks about the vital support of family, and how early morning runs listening to The Jam (and his friend Pete Wishart's band Runrig) keep him going. We cover the big challenges he faces in the NHS and education - including troubled Dundee University - as focus turns to the next year before the Scottish Parliament election. He admits he sees all his political opponents as a threat to the SNP after nearly 20 years in power. And as Nicola Sturgeon prepares to publish her memoirs, does John Swinney have book in him too?

In this final podcast of the year we review the whole of 2024 - including my album of the year; crocodile Dundee;  Twitter- X;  AI - John Lennox;  Bitcoin; the rise in anti-semitism; Syria; The Cass Report and the decline of transgenderism; Donald Trump; Country of the Year -  Ukraine; the failure of Net Zero; Lonely this Christmas; The fall of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Kings Speech with music from The Cure, Status Quo, Bryan Ferry, Runrig, The Who, Jean-Baptiste Lully, Jethro Tull and Bob Dylan.... 

The Daily Record's Paul Hutcheon speaks to Perth and Kinross-shire MP Pete Wishart, who has written a book from diary entries during the lead-up to the Scottish Independence referendum ten years ago. Wishart, a Perthshire MP since 2001, looks at media coverage, grassroots movements, speeches and rallies – and a sense that Scotland's political landscape was set to change forever. He has previously described the referendum as “most exciting time in my life”, adding it was a “different type of experience” to when he had played with Scots rock band Runrig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01 Theme from Harry’s game, Clannad 02 Maximizing the audience, Wim Mertens 03 Knowing the ropes, Michael Nyman 04 Stomping grounds, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones 05 Kimu bat zuhaitzan, Benito Lertxundi 06 Fusco, Berrogüetto 07 Enchantment, Chris Spheeris 08 Novus pt2 Magnificat, Constance Demby 09 Yulunga, Dead can dance 10 Dynata, Eleftheria Arvanitaki 11 Riverdance, Bill Whelan 12 La ziguezon zinzon, La Bottine Souriante 13 Unkulunkulu, Ladysmith Black Mambazo 14 Muiñeira de Niñodaguía, Luar Na Lubre 15 Caribbean Blue, Enya 16 Rubric, Philip Glass 17 Experience, Ludovico Einaudi 18 Chevaliers de Sangreal, Hans Zimmer 19 One man’s dream, Yanni 20 City of walls, Paul Mounsey 21 An toll dubh, Runrig

As we heed the skirl of the highland pipes. spread our wings and fly forth to the bonnie home Patricia Fraser's ancesteral clan, we invite you to share our excitement with a wee hour of Celtic honouring Alba. From the Isle Of Skye (we'll be there!) Psych shedlife from Peatbog Faeries, Scots Rock staples Runrig, our own Real McKenzies, Clan of The Celts and lasses Kate Rusby and Karen Matheson each share a tune. You've got yer Celt In A Twist! Lang may yer lum reek. Peatbog Faeries - The Jesster Runrig - Maymorning The Real McKenzies - Barrett's Privateers CANCON The Mahones - One Last Shot CANCON Bob Brozman, John McSherry, Donal O'Connor - Hardiman the Fiddler Baltic Crossing - Goodnight Salonkyla Karen Matheson - Cassiopea Coming Through Afro Celt Sound System - Manako-It's Too Late Clan Of Celts - Dreamcatcher Culbeag - Bravery Kate Rusby - Manic Monday Genticorum - Legere Bergere CANCON Yoko Pwno - The Old Lightbulb 59:49

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery - MUSICAL POLITICS!   Can artists change the world? Should they? And should it be through their art, or through their activism?   In this episode we're charting the course of a journeyman whose guitar has graced stages worldwide, and whose convictions have spotlighted the corridors of change.  From the euphoric highs of indie rock stardom with his band Gomez, capturing hearts and the Mercury Prize in 1998, to the critical acclaim and UK Top 40 albums, his artistry has been undeniable. But it's his transition from artist to advocate and activist that makes him stand out.   Elected as the Chair of the Ivors Academy and sitting on the council of the Performing Rights Society, he's not just playing tunes; he's setting the tempo for change. And in 2024 (after we recorded this interview), he's seeking a place in the mother of all parliaments.   Our guest is rockstar, campaigner and - who knows - maybe a future prime minister, Tom Gray. ----------   “I always saw myself as a side man, I was the guy stood next to the guy, I loved writing songs. I never saw myself as being a leader.”   Tom Gray via Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Gray_(activist)   Tom Gray via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-gray-8a084328/?originalSubdomain=uk   “Actually music wasn't my goal at all, hilariously, music was just my way of slowing down my racing brain.”   "I actually had a choice: do I get on a plane and work for a senator, which is what I wanted to do — I wanted to be a speechwriter — or do I get Madonna's private jet? A ridiculous thing to choose between.”   Gomez the band https://www.gomeztheband.com/   Gomez the band via Wikpedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomez_(band)   "By the time I was twenty-four or twenty-five I felt like I was on my third thing.”   “I realised there were all kinds of problems facing my friends in music and a lot of the organisations representing them, although heartily trying, weren't necessarily getting there.”   “I had this curious superpower which was that I understood politics, I'd grown up in politics, I knew loads of people in politics. If didn't do something, who was?"   Featured Artists Coalition https://thefac.org/   The Ivors Academy (formerly British Association of Songwriters and Composers) https://ivorsacademy.com/   “I realised they didn't have a policy unit, helped them build a policy unit, helped them develop a public affairs strategy, actually employ people to do policy, which they didn't have. They were kind of shaking their fists in the air but not doing this stuff.”    Musicians Union https://musiciansunion.org.uk/   “So, end of February 2020 I became a one man campaign, called Broken Record. And three months later the MU and Ivors Academy ran my more traditionally designed campaign called Fix Streaming.”   “I was the guerrilla ground offensive, and then the air attack came later.”    Broken Record campaign via Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_Record_campaign   Mixmag article on the Broken Record campaign to fix streaming https://mixmag.net/feature/brokenrecord-music-industry-streaming-labels-artists-exploitation-equitable-renumeration   Tom Gray's evidence via the UK Parliament https://committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/10156/pdf/   Twitter/X — @MrTomGray   Instagram — https://instagram.com/automatoms   “There's a series of levers, there's a series of relationships, there's a way to change the world, there's a path and, boringly, that's how you do it."   "We got all major labels agreeing to forgive debt of artists who'd been in debt for more than twenty years, which was huge.”   “We've got an industry-wide transparency agreement that is about to be signed.”   “My entire thing is, hold the industry in a headlock and force them to improve. People will say government process takes you out of that campaigning mode, it takes you out of holding their feet to the fire. That's true but you've also got the institutional grip. They have to keep saying the right things, there's no easy exit for them.”   Labour List — “Meet Labour Brighton Pavilion candidate Tom Gray as Eddie Izzard falls short” https://labourlist.org/2023/12/brighton-pavilion-candidate-tom-gray-labour-eddie-izzard/   “Music isn't the arts, are you mad? It's one of our most basic forms of communication!”   Possibility Club interview with Crystal Asige https://www.alwayspossible.co.uk/podcast-practical-bravery-crystal-asige/   Pete Wishart of Runrig via Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Wishart   "We are one of three music net exporters on the planet. We have this huge benefit of our language and our unbroken history of music learning, conservatories, the Beatles, you wouldn't have the Beatles without the Education Act, that's clear. Public policy changes the world. John Lennon going to art school was a profoundly important thing that needed to happen, in order for the world to experience the Beatles.”   "Resilience is 100% the lesson of being a musician, because it's been pretty hard, the past twenty years, working in that sector. There's always someone who's making a buck out of everybody but for me I think these fights can be won, still. And if that's optimism, that's optimism.” ------   This episode was recorded in September 2023 Interviewer: Richard Freeman for always possible Editor: CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts   For more visit www.alwayspossible.co.uk

This week we look at the history, culture, and politics of Scotland.  There are lessons for all of us in seeing how Scotland has changed, been blessed and declined.   We look at Scottish influence on the world; from psalms to paganism; Braveheart; the history of Scotland;  John Knox; Education; Abortion; Sir James MacMillan; The Chief Apologises; Woke Scotland; Nicola Sturgeon; Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre; Pregnant Men; Conversion Therapy; Authoritarian Scotland; The New Highland Clearances; Eilish McColgan and Andy Murray; the decline of the Church; and hope for the future.With music from the Peat Bog Faeries, Slim Dusty, St Peters Free Church, the Battlefield Band; Sir James MacMillan; the Average White Band; Deacon Blue; RunRig; Nazareth; and Steph Macleod. 

The latest episode of the podcast which asks; do we really have to hug? And rub-a-dub?The Chart Music time sofa descends upon March of 1993, Pop-Crazed Youngsters – the Forgotten Nineties, if you will. A time where the only options available to The Kids were having their heads filled with rubbish by trampy Americans, or being exploited by Ian Beales in Hypercolor t-shirts who can't play real music and want you to take loads of drugs. Your panel – ligging their way around London, ensconced in an Isleworth love nest and dealing with the misery of Gym Knickers, respectively – look back upon this strange perineum between Rave and Britpop, and have a tentative sniff at itAs for Our Favourite Thursday Evening Pop Treat, it's currently weathering it's 27th crisis under the stewardship of Stanley Appell, two years removed from its Year Zero clearout. The good news is he's been given carte blanche to put on whoever he likes. The bad news is, he's only a few months away from his 60th birthday, and there's soon to be a new BBC1 controller in town who – according to rumour – is thinking about letting Janet Street Porter have a go. Musicwise, it's a reminder that everything is still up for grabs in the post-Neightnies musicsphere: Right Said Fred get the wind of BBC Star Power at their backs, which can be a bit uncomfortable when you've cut the arse out of your trousers. Lenny Kravitz is SuperMuso. After Some Rap, Brett Anderson gets dragged to the front of assembly to explain why he's let the school down by singing too violently. Then it's over to Hawaii to drop in on the Lower-Case Canadian, before she gets a shave off Cindy Crawford. Runrig make their TOTP debut, then Rage Against The Machine, fresh from getting Bruno Brookes suspended for a week, kick off the run of blipverts that passes for the Breakers section these days, which also takes in Bryan Ferry, The Jesus Lizard and Dead Madonna. Diana Ross and a Sexy Saxman appear on the set of a school play of Escape From New York, and we end with some sexy Belgian pinball action, all hosted by Mark Franklin, who was probably younger than you at the time, and still is. Sarah Bee and Simon Price join Al Needham for a rummage under the sewn-on cushion on the Mastermind chair of 1993, veering off on such tangents as being mithered by members of Suede and Elastica at a student disco, why all snack wafers of the Eighties sound like Bryan Ferry LP titles, the Lesbian Elephant, Jonny Sex-Cat and the Accessible Gamesdog, Paintballing with Ride, and Al's Secret Terror. SWEAR SWEAR, SWEAR-SWEAR SWEAR SWEAR, SWEAR-SWEAR SWEAR SWEAR, SWEAR-SWEAR THERE'S SOME SWEARING.Video Playlist| Subscribe | Facebook | Twitter| The Chart Music Wiki | PatreonGet your tickets for Chart Music at Birmingham Town Hall on Jan 13th HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Bee, Simon Price and Al Needham end up having a massively deep dive on Suede, before being whipped over to Hawaii to watch the Lower-Case Canadian sit on a box for a bit. Oh, and Runrig!Video Playlist | Subscribe | Facebook | Twitter | The Chart Music Wiki | PatreonGet your tickets for Chart Music at Birmingham Town Hall on Jan 13th HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JB's feeling quite Scottish .. . and features a Caley, music from Runrig, John Douglas, Thomas Callister and Dave Kilgallon and Frankie Archer amongst others . .

This week we our featured country is Morocco - we also look at the Canadian Catholic Schools murder hoax; BBC Verify verified? Marica Langton and the Voice; Duck hunting in Victoria; Putin and Kim; Libyan floods; Woke Museums; Djokovic - again!;  Scottish football; Ben Stokes; the Rugby world cup; Christian Jazz band wins the Mercury Prize; The return of Neighbours; Van Gogh painting returned; Dundee Contemporary Arts centre;  Where the wild things are; SEEK - Abortion; Oliver Anthony evangelises Jordan Peterson; and we finish with an incredible song from the dying Bruce Guthro - other music from RunRig, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, the Ezra Collective, Don McClean and the Troggs. 

Runrig - featured artist - Some great tunes from one of Scotlands greatest bands. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

Features this week include a tribute to Cape Breton singer Bruce Guthro, who passed away this week at the tender age of 62. He was a fine songwriter and also lead singer with Scottish band Runrig for over two decades. Also previewed concerts with Colleen Rennison (BC) and Winter Wilson (UK) this week in Vancouver. Plenty of new music from Songlines magazine, from across Canada, and from northern England.

Jeannette talks to renowned theatre director, Luke Kernaghan, on the ways in which he has harnessed the power of his creativity to unlock success, the value of connections and how networking has accelerated his journey of growth, and why following your passions is the key to lifelong happiness when it comes to your career choice. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is no substitute for authenticity, and you cannot truly be yourself until you've asked the internal questions required. Sometimes the forces that drive us are difficult to identify, and manifest themselves through instinct. We should always listen to our inner voice. If we are able to identify our passions, and forge a career in that sector, then working becomes a privilege, and fulfilment is far easier to achieve. Theatre in particular, thrives upon community. Those who are in the field, raise each other up and encourage support from all sides. BEST MOMENTS 'Your energy is incredible. You clearly love what you do' 'My journey was not linear' 'You don't go into theatre to make money!' This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970     Luke Kernaghan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kernaghanluke/?hl=en ABOUT THE GUEST Luke Kernaghan is a freelance theatre director, working extensively within the UK and internationally. He started his career as an actor in devised and physical theatre companies, performing mainly in Europe, before moving into directing. He has directed for theatres such as The National Theatre of Scotland, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Abbey Theatre in Ireland, Seensee in Seoul South Korea, The National Theatre of Mexico, The Donmar, The Jamie Lloyd Company and ATG. Recent productions include the award-winning(*) musical The Stamping Ground (featuring the songs of Runrig), The US premiere tour of How The Hell Did I Get Here? starring Downton Abbey's Lesley Nicol, and co-written by the multiplatinum-selling and Emmy-nominated songwriter Mark Mueller. His production of Katie Honan's one-woman-show How To Fall Flat On Your Face won two Greenroom Awards(**) in Ireland, and is transferring to Dublin in winter 2023. A graduate of Oxford University, with a BA Joint Honours in French and Spanish, Luke also earned a Diploma in Theatre Studies from the École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris. Luke gained an MA in Directing from the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, and trained on the National Theatre's Director's Course. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.  CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfootSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I Sejrstimen har jeg for vane at spille kortere passager af de fleste sange. Dette er naturligvis ikke normalt eller optimalt og slet ikke respektfuldt mod musikerne. Men jeg gør det alligevel fordi mit ønske om at præsentere mange navne i hvert tema står øverst. Det gælder i den grad dagens program som er skotsk musik. Stolte Skotland kan levere en imponerende liste. De populære Midge Ure, Franz Ferdinand, Cocteau Twins, Snow Patrol, Associates. De alternative Aztec Camera, Big Country, Blue Nile, Deacon Blue, Waterboys og så naturligvis de store Runrig samt superstjernen Simple Minds. Sidstnævnte har stædigt og stolt holdt ved og kommet flot igen med markante albums de sidste 10 år. De har også altid været et stort koncert navn hvor det som mange skotske grupper kan står tydeligt frem: Hymne-sangen. Pop og rock med indbygget stort omkvæd der trækker på Skotlands folkemusik.

Diese Folge Lehrersprechtag beginnt mit einem Fauxpas des Kollegen Pieler, der aber dann doch gut abgefedert wird und hintenraus eine trotzdem sehr ordentliche Folge entstehen lässt. So bedient sich der Studienrat für die mündliche Prüfung an den Kollegen von Gemischtes Hack und stellt vier schnelle Fragen an Alex Batzke. Dieser hat zuvor ziemlich viel zu erzählen, denn politisch war diese Woche ganz schön viel los, einerseits in Ägypten auf dem Klimagipfel und andererseits auch im beschaulichen Münster. Zum Gipfel der Glorreichen Sieben brennt der Wahlmünsteraner Batzke ein wahres Kabarett-Feuerwerk ab, insbesondere wenn es um Eselsbrücken für die Außenministerinnen und Außenminister der G7-Staaten geht. Comedy Gold! Weil Martin jetzt auch im Kino war, reden die Studienräte auch kurz noch über Black Adam und Alex erklärt zudem, was ihm am neuen Batman Film missfallen hat. So, also steckt das Reclam Heft zurück in die Jackentasche und hört euch die Folge an. Der Autor dieser Folgenbeschreibung macht es jetzt wie Christian Lindner und geht imkern.

On this episode, we're dusting off selections from a radio episode of Simply Scottish that originally aired in April 2000! Hear Andrew Jr and his father Andrew Sr. profile two courageous Scots - medical pioneer Elsie Inglis and performing legend Sir Harry Lauder. You'll also hear Andrew's dad share a funny story from his tour of the Scottish Highlands back in 1978. Plus, great music you won't want to miss from Bonnie Rideout, Gnoss, Capercaillie, Runrig, Harry Lauder, and Paul Mckenna Band!

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 435. In this edition we heard music by Yes, Dirt Poor Robins, IZZ, Exodus Kane, Hunka Munka, Grombira, Jalayan, Lucy In Blue, Shakti, Ertlif, Magus, Paperhouse, Japan, Runrig, The Residents, Present, Gaupa, Sarcophagus Now, Strange Pop, Temple Garden, Tinyfish, Gayle Ellett & Alan Parsons Project.

Modern Scottish Music - Great tunes from the likes of The Waterboys, The Skids Big Country, Simple Minds, Runrig and more and more. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

What makes a wine a quality-wine? 6 criteria to quality wines: Balance Length Intensity Clarity Complexity Age Ability The wine in video is : Runrig 2018, by Torbreck Vintners To contact Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewazzopardi/ For more information on Vintage '82: www.vintage82.eu #wine #winelover #vino #winetasting #winetime #winelovers #food #instawine #redwine #winestagram #winery #beer #vin #wineoclock #sommelier #love #vinho #foodporn #instagood #winelife #whitewine #bar #cocktails #drinks #wein #italy #foodie #wineporn #restaurant #yachtinginternationalradio

A Scottish Podcast About Scotland!This week is karaoke week on the Thistle Do Nicely pod, as we take you on a tour of some of the most famous and patriotic songs about the homeland. After a quick rummage in the sporran we take a look at our official unofficial National Anthems, the emotionally tumultuous Caledonia and the anthemic Loch Lomond. If you want to listen along to all the songs we talk about (plus a few other bangers), check out the below Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34vSJ81nTCmUcdlC8rEYXj?si=b53279665fff4bbbSláinteCONTACT: Instagram: thistledopodTwitter: @thistledopodFacebook: www.facebook.com/thistledopodEmail: thistledonicelypod@gmail.comwebsite & sources: https://www.thistledonicelypod.com/SOURCES:Caledonia - Homecoming Scotland 2009 advert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENq8CLKEnJoFlower of Scotland - vs England (6 Nations at Murrayfield 06/02/2016) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvmZvUqjbT4Runrig Loch Lomond Live In Glasgow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WoFql0vwQAhttps://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/15-famous-songs-every-scot-will-know-1456133https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_anthem_of_Scotlandhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caledonia_(song)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bonnie_Banks_o%27_Loch_Lomondhttps://www.npr.org/transcripts/4766584https://www.lochlomondtrossachs.org.uk/park-stories/loch-lomond-song?showall=1https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/scottish-national-anthem-who-wrote-it-and-lyrics/https://www.lionsrugby.com/2020/06/15/feature-the-lions-in-song/Scots Wha Hae, written by Robert Burns, Performed by ScochaScotland The Brave, lyrics by Clifford Hanley, performed by The CorriesFlower of Scotland, Written by Roy Williamson Caledonia, written by Dougie MacLeanThe Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond, Performed by Runrig

Gary Innes joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". A man of many talents, Gary has had a remarkable career. As a founding member of the multi-award winning Scottish group Manran, Gary has been at the forefront of the Scottish traditional music scene for over two decades. Winner of the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Award for instrumentalist of the year, music has taken Gary all over the world and he has performed in a staggering 30 countries world wide. Alongside Manran, Gary has carved out an extremely successful career in broadcasting. 2016 saw him take over from Robbie Shepherd to present "Take The Floor" on BBC Radio Scotland and in 2020, he was given his own show called "Your Requests". Speaking of Gary's achievements, it would be criminal not to mention his time as a professional shinty player. Gary is one of the few players to hold every senior medal in the game and won the famous Camanachd Cup with his team Fort William on 5 occasions. His iconic status in the game led to Runrig using an image of Gary in action on their 2007 album "Everything You See". Listen as Gary takes us on a whirlwind journey through some of his favourite career highlights, his childhood memories and the place he now calls "home". With an infectious spirit and a glowing personality, Gary will have you smiling from ear to ear as we discuss his choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back".

In this week's edition of The Weekly Review, Johann Wald, Ben Cardew and Mar Vallverdú discuss Kanye West's announcement that he is running for President, while digging into the difficult and frequently painful cross over between music and politics, from Runrig to MGMT. Plus we have a special guest in Gaika, who talks about his new album, Seguridad.

We’re at the edge of the world where we’re living What will it be, face the storm or just jump? It would be easy just to leap of this cliff here It would be better if we voted out Trump Splendid Isolation I don’t need no one Splendid isolation The Song “Edge of the World” was by the Scottish band RunRig, from the Isle of Skye. 

We connect with the multi-award winning Cape Breton born entertainer to talk about the incredible way he's bringing his much beloved SONGWRITERS CIRCLE series OnLine with a stellar line up of over 30 artists and 14 shows. Plus we'll talk about his days with Runrig, his totally talented children, and so much more! Listen...

Here's the latest Foot Stompin' Podcast featuring new and classic releases from the Scottish trad music scene. This episode includes new tracks from Mike Vass, Daimh and Grainne Brady and also the classic Loch Lomond by Runrig. If you enjoy these podcasts please support our Patreon www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad Infinite Reflections by Duncan Lyle Track - Cold Light https://www.duncanlyall.com Bere by Saltfishforty Track - Tired http://saltfishforty.co.uk Newcomer by Grainne Brady Track - Newcomer https://www.grainnebradyfiddle.com Man Alone by Mike Vass Track - In The Stream http://mikevass.com Stopped In Our Tracks EP by Daimh Track - Dòmhnaill an Dannsair http://daimh.bandcamp.com Glaschu by Mary Ann Kennedy Track - Margadh an tSalainn http://maryannkennedy.co.uk Flindrikin by Andenine (Ailie Robertson) https://adenine1.bandcamp.com Shouts by Ewan Robertson and Gary Innes Track - I Can't Sing Tonight I've Left My Teeth At Home! / Big 10.4 / John Smeaton's Matter of Time by Dallahan Track - Logan https://www.dallahanmusic.com What Makes You by Elephant Sessions Track - What Makes You https://www.elephantsessions.com Bayview by Project Smok Track - Headlifter https://projectsmok.com Loch Lomond - Runrig http://www.runrig.co.uk

1) Ravi Zacharias – http://stpeters-dundee.sermon.net/main/main/9400741?fbclid=IwAR007RijDUAjFwIp6yu4gsuc1XiWbsH20AucTVHIckmz_8rKZx5iO8uqffg https://theweeflea.com/2017/12/08/ravi-zacharias-allegations-a-christian-response-article-on-premier-christianity/  2) Owen Jones – https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/owen-jones-comes-off-worse-in-row-over-paying-cleaners 3) The University of Cambridge. 4) Australian States – 5) China - 6) President of Ghana – play the first minute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYk4ZaeVJtw https://theweeflea.com/2016/03/23/open-letter-to-president-mahama-of-ghana/ 7) Call to prayer – Play some of this – Waltham Forest… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR4BerQobLc 8) John Piper And Coronavirus https://disrn.com/news/youtube-removes-john-piper-coronavirus-and-christ-audiobook-for-violating-community-guidelines?fbclid=IwAR33N14GV1Sje9LtrznQQGqCYJTWYX_TD4wvWz8IuUmGjp9-DeNH7bjoexo  9) The MCDonald’s Car – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWtghjs40s  10) The Kitchen Table –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DzymZrnld8&feature=emb_logo 11) Album – Highland Connection – Going Home…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r55UkGmEasg    

Iain Carnegie invites Scottish National Party MP and former member of Runrig and Big Country, Pete Wishart to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his three all-time favourite albums. Pete emerges with celebrated releases by Pink Floyd, Deacon Blue and Big Country and speaks of his career as a professional rock musician, his political awakenings and the unique beauty of his constituency, Perth and North Perthshire.See the Politics of Sound LIVE! with special guest, former BBC political correspondent, Carole Walker. Friday 20 March, 7.30pm, The Calder Bookshop and Theatre, The Cut, London SE1 8LF.Tickets available now from www.trybooking.com. Here’s the link!https://www.trybooking.com/uk/book/event?eid=10612&

In this Q&A for our negative emotions coaching journey, we look at Inner Power and Powerlessness: what to do to balance power and when to intervene in unhealthy conflict and toxic behaviours at home and work. We discover why powerlessness is at the root of all this toxicity and what we can do about it - for ourselves and for others. Firstly, Coach Julia Seal, looks at exactly what's happening in our brains when we're in relationships where power is abused, exploring what's happening whether we are Victims or Persecutors. This guides us to use the best response of all, taking The High Road, balancing the power. Here, we discover the magic of the whole thing: we need be the only ones to do this, no matter who is indulging in Contempt, Criticism, Blame, Defensiveness or Stonewalling! How to find our Inner, rather than external, Power leads us to a step-by-step process of building Inner Power and practicing it every day - how to coach our own powerlessness, using our Coaching Tools to support you. Then, Julia looks at powerlessness and what to do if you're a manager or HR and have to intervene to "sort out that difficult person". She explains how to intervene in unhealthy conflict effectively from a coach's perspective that includes some intriguing ideas: cleaning up the inside of your brain, getting yourself to neutral, activating your inner wisdom as well as the power of role-modeling and the art of invitation into change. You can end Kindergarten-like conflict behaviour! Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, Gandhi, Donald Rumsfeld, Socrates, Scottish band Runrig and South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission add further insight into this last episode on coaching our negative emotions, our unhappiness and how to FEEL better. " May you be Happy, May you be Free - there is no better time to coach together!" All free Coaching Tools - https://happiness-matters.coach/free/ Subscribe to Julia's blog Learn more at http://www.happiness-matters.coach or start coaching with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HappinessMattersCoach/

Meðal annarra tónlistarflytjenda: America, Runrig, Jón Þór Ólafsson, Stefán Hilmarsson, Brek og Magga Stína.

Meðal annarra tónlistarflytjenda: America, Runrig, Jón Þór Ólafsson, Stefán Hilmarsson, Brek og Magga Stína.

Meðal annarra tónlistarflytjenda: America, Runrig, Jón Þór Ólafsson, Stefán Hilmarsson, Brek og Magga Stína.

Kiss me I'm Irish in 2020 with the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Subscribe and listen! Warbelow Range, Serious Kitchen, Poitin, The Gleasons, The Here & Now, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, Kyle Gryphon, Catherine Koehler, Matt & Shannon Heaton, Old Man Flanagan's Ghost, Clover's Revenge, Hugh Morrison, SeaStar, Hurricane Kevin I hope you enjoyed this week's show. If you did, please share the show with ONE friend. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is here to build our community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, buy the albums, shirts, and songbooks, follow the artists on Spotify, see their shows, and drop them an email to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Remember also to Subscribe to the Celtic Music Magazine. Every week, you will get a few cool bits of Celtic music news. It's a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. 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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:04 - "Cottage in the Grove / The Curlew / Farewell to Ireland" by Warbelow Range from Warbelow Range 4:37 - WELCOME 6:06 - "The Blacksmith" by Serious Kitchen from "Tig" 10:46 - "Last Beautiful Loneliness" by Poitin from Simple Pleasures 15:22 - "Ireland In Your Eyes" by The Gleasons from Let It Go 18:20 - "The Peacock's Head" by The Here & Now from The Winding Stair 22:08 - CELTIC FEEDBACK 26:14 - "Two Red Roses" by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer from Twelve Months & A Day 31:30 - "Silver Thaw" by Kyle Gryphon from Isolation 34:16 - "Oft in the Stilly Night" by Catherine Koehler from Shan-a-Key 36:31 - "New Married Couple" by Matt & Shannon Heaton from Lover's Well 39:52 - CELTIC PODCAST NEWS 42:31 - "Hart of Ten" by Old Man Flanagan's Ghost from Far From Shore 45:55 - "The Merry Misadventures of Sister Mary Margaret" by Clover's Revenge from Truants and Absolution 49:52 - "Old Scotland" by Hugh Morrison from The Other Side 54:07 - "Giant" by SeaStar from Never Go Back 58:26 - CLOSING 59:59 - "Irish Kisses (Kiss Me, I'm Irish)" by Hurricane Kevin The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. To subscribe, go to Apple Podcasts or to our website where you can become a Patron of the Podcast for as little as $1 per episode. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/.   CELTIC PODCAST NEWS * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic musician and podcaster. This show is dedicated to the indie Celtic musicians. Please support these artists. Share the show with your friends. And find more episodes at celticmusicpodcast.com. You can also support this podcast on Patreon. Did you know about the Irish & Celtic Music Club on Facebook. This a group where you can interact with other fans of the podcast. Share your music, videos, links and news so everyone can enjoy more Celtic culture through music. TRAVEL WITH CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We don't see everything. Instead, we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ I still have space in 2020 for the Celtic Invasion of Italy. It’s gonna be monumental. You don’t want to miss it! THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of Your kind and generous support, this show comes out every week. You can pledge a dollar or more per episode and cap how much you want to spend each month over on Patreon. Your generosity funds the creation, promotion and production of the show. It allows us to attract new listeners and to help our community grow. Plus, you get to hear episodes before regular listeners. When we hit a milestone, you get an extra-long episode. We are super close to getting a two-hour instrumental special. I want to send a special thanks to our Celtic Legends. These amazing people pledge $25 or more per month to keep this podcast coming out every week. Thank you to Annie Lorkowski, Carol Baril, Hank Woodward, Kevin Long, Lynda MacNeil, Marianne Ludwig, Miranda Nelson, Nancie Barnett, Patricia Conner, Robert Michael Kane, Scott Benson, Shawn Cali, Tiffany Knight You can become a generous Patron of the Podcast at http://patreon.com/celticpodcast.   I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? You can send a written comment along with a picture of what you're doing while listening. Email a voicemail message to celticpodcast@gmail.com joylene emailed: "Knitting. I’m of Italian and Austrian background. I just like Celtic music. I started listening when you were Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. I have a second cousin who plays bagpipes in a Celtic band in Pgh PA. He’s Italian and Polish and Armenian." Joseph Rosenthal emailed a photo: "Working while organizing files. Just started listening recently and love hearing the stuff you put out for me to get through the day .Despite the red hair, I'm only 10 percent Irish, but my mother clings to that 10 percent and I can appreciate it on my own too. Keep it up!" Tom Cochran emailed: "Hi Mark, Tom C from the highlands of western Colorado. Just recently found your podcast from a post on my Clan’s Facebook page. Have listened to several now and find the diversity of music refreshing and matching my own musical tastes which are eclectic. I enjoy everything from classical, to musical theatre, classic rock, folk, and of course Celtic music in its many forms. My wife and I along with son Brendan and friend Jonathan make up Oran Mor. We have been playing a lot these past few months locally and are planning our first recording in the coming year. As a long time theatre geek ( presently directing  Conor McPhearson’s Irish Drama “The Veil”) I am new to the music business. So I would appreciate any advice. You can check out our web page at oranmormusic.com. Favorite influences include, Dougie McIean, Runrig, Battlefield Band, Old Blind Dogs, Silly Wizard, Albannach, The Elders and the Chieftains. I am really liking the new groups your show is turning me onto; new fave Runa. I look forward to many hours of great music. Keep up the good work." 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Hosted by Raymond McCullough, in Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland  with music from:   Jason Macdonald  (Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada) – ‘Storm on the Way’ (Got a Ways to Go)   Didgericruise (Arizona, USA) – ‘Over the Ganges Waterfall' (Didgericruise)   The Rolling Kings (Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada) – ‘Raise a Glass’ (Raise a Glass)   Dark Patrick (Ukraine) – ‘Lachin Y Gair’ (Fainne Gael An Lae)   Rapidly Agin’ (Northern Ireland, UK) – ‘Duelling Banjos’ (A Few Dollars More)   Jay Wars & the Howard Youth (Melbourne, Australia) – 'Abraham Brown’ (Love in the Time of Fear)   Julie Henigan (Missouri, USA) – ’Hoban’s Hill’ (American Stranger)   Billy Brandt & Sarana VerLin (Michigan, USA) – ’Knock On Wood’ (Live From Billy's Basement)   Catherine Duc (Melbourne, Australia) – ‘Seallaibh Curraigh Eoghainn (Owen’s Boat)’ (Voyager)   Produced by Precious Oil Productions Ltd for Celtic Roots Radio

The amazing story of piper Andrew Shilliday and how an auto-immune disease robbed him of his fingers.  He's back playing again and we hear how!  There's also music from Runrig, Beinn Lee, Gary Innes, Breabach, Rura and Beolach.

Big Country special with Mark Brzezicki in conversation with David Eastaugh Big Country comprised Stuart Adamson (formerly of Skids, vocals/guitar/keyboards), Bruce Watson (guitar/mandolin/sitar/vocals), Tony Butler (bass guitar/vocals) and Mark Brzezicki (drums/percussion/vocals). Before the recruitment of Butler and Brzezicki an early incarnation of Big Country was a five-piece band, featuring Peter Wishart (later of Runrig and now a Scottish National Party MP) on keyboards, his brother Alan on bass, and Clive Parker, drummer from Spizz Energi/Athletico Spizz '80. Parker had approached Adamson to join his new band after the demise of Skids. Adamson auditioned Parker (1980) at The Members' rehearsal room in Ladbroke Grove, London and the next day was called on to play drums on demos for CBS Records at their Whitfield Street studios. The demos were produced by Adam Sieff and just featured Adamson, Parker and Watson. Adamson had asked bassist Dave Allen from Gang of Fourto join the band but he declined. Adamson asked Parker to join the band, which led to eight months of rehearsal in Dunfermline in a disused furniture warehouse. The culmination was a concert at the Glen Pavilion at Dunfermline and an interview with BBC Radio Scotland where the CBS Studio demos were utilised. The band then played live with Alice Cooper's Special Forces tour for two concerts in 1982 at The Brighton Centre. Butler and Brzezicki, working under the name 'Rhythm for Hire,' were brought in to play on "Harvest Home." They immediately hit it off with Adamson and Watson, who invited them to join the band.

Arthur was 15 en had zijn eerste baantje. Bij een groenteboer. Fischer Z was elke dag op de radio. De Gouden Pikhouweel gaat naar Arthurs verhaal. We draaiden ook een nummer van de band Runrig, tot genoegen van velen en Hazel O'Connor, Rheingold... Prachtige middag.

Inspiration is a funny friend. It finds you and guides you. It takes you to strange and wonderful places. It introduces you to heroes. I started playing Celtic music in 1999... by accident. I had three "Celtic" songs in my song repertoire: "The Scotsman", "Irish Ballad" by Tom Lehrer, and an original Enya-esque song with nonsensical lyrics called "Lounging in La La Land". I was practicing on the South Mall at the University of Texas at Austin when red-haired gentleman asked if I'd like to perform at a Renaissance festival. As a Dungeons & Dragons nerd, I was so excited I asked my friend Andrew McKee to start a band with me. Soon the Brobdingnagian Bards found new Celtic music heroes and inspiration. For me, it was The Wolfe Tones, Christy Moore, The Irish Balladeers, and some random cassette that was called Irish Drinking Songs. That was my introduction to Celtic music. Those were my first Celtic music heroes. Later, I added Ed Miller, Serious Kitchen (featuring Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer), Dougie MacLean, The Elders, Gaelic Storm, Clandestine, and even Bing Crosby. So of course many of these you have heard on my podcasts. Who are your Celtic music heroes? Welcome to the Pub Songs Podcast, the virtual Public House for Celtic culture and change through music. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic Geek musician and your guide to a kinder, happier world. Today’s show is brought to you by my Heroic Gunn Runners on Patreon. These generous people pledge $10 per month so that I can keep creating music, podcasts and live streaming video shows like Coffee with The Celtfather. Of course, you can support me for any amount. But these are my heroes. Thank you! If you have comments or want to chat in the pub, email me. Use #PubSongs when talking about this show. Cead mile failte! PubSong.net Celtic bands mentioned in this show: Screeched Inn, Kilt, Spirit of the West, Great Big Sea, Flogging Molly, Koady and Tim Chaisson, Jake Charron, East Pointers, NUA, 10 Strings and a Goat Skin, Andrea Beaton, Syr, Stout Pounders, Patrick Ball, 3 Pints Gone, Darby O’Gill, Young Dubliners, Wicked Tinkers, Bad Gaggis, Kilted Kings, The Chieftains, Silly Wizard, Emerald Rose, Dropkick Murphys, The Larkin’s and the Moranes, The Pogues, The Tossers, Brobdingnagian Bards, Old Blind Dogs, Damh the Bard, Enter the Haggis, Gaelic Storm, The Fighting Jamesons, Celtic Thunder, Celtic Woman, Clannad, Barney McKenna, Lunasa, Solas, Leahy, Off Kilter, The Clancy Brothers, Tullamore, Runrig, Brian McNeil, Back Bush, Tears for Beers, Alan Stivell, The Sweet Sorrows   WHO'S PLAYING IN THE PUB TODAY? 0:16 "As Long As I'm Flyin'" by Marc Gunn from As Long As I'm Flyin' Last week, I raised the question on my Facebook page: Who are your Celtic music heroes? What Celtic bands and musicians inspired you? Here's a link to Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. 4:32 "I's The B'y" by Screeched Inn from Screeched Inn 7:05 "Happy Cammy Drammy Birthday" by NUA from BOLD 11:50 "Run Paddy Run" by Stout Pounders from 3 Drinks Minimum 14:21 "Doctor of Gallifrey" by Marc Gunn from Sci Drinking Songs 17:46 "Skye Boat Song" by 3 Pints Gone from Live at the Shamrock Club 22:19 "The B-52" by Bad Haggis from Trip 25:48 Rant: Is it Good enough to share with a friend? Remarkable enough? 31:19 "Name On My Soul" by Kilted Kings from Name On My Soul 37:27 "Hills of America" by Emerald Rose from Celtic Crescent 41:17 "Terror Time" by Old Blind Dogs from Four on the Floor 45:28 d20 Math Question. 46:36 "Antlered Crown and Standing Stone" by Damh the Bard from Antlered Crown and Standing Stone 51:36 "Lily the Pink" by Brobdingnagian Bards from Brobdingnagian Fairy Tales 54:38 Long-form podcast content 56:00 "Kiss Me I'm Irish" by Gaelic Storm from Bring Yer Willies 1:00:49 "Gasoline" by Enter the Haggis from Casualties of Retail 1:05:38 PUB CHAT I want your feedback. What are you doing today while listening to the Pub Songs Podcast? How has this show inspired you? Send a written comment along with any pictures to marc@marcgunn.com. 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In this episode I talk with James Westland of Tobermory. 

Born in a castle near Stirling, James, or Seamus as we know him, grew up around Alloa before going to Uni in St Andrews and then headed off shore and came back to land where he studied Gaelic at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, in Skye. It was at Sabhal Mor that he met Moira, who later became his wife. Eventually they chose to settle on Mull where they live to this day with their family in Tobermory. Our conversation moves between Seamus’ love of geology and the land, and how that journey started for him in the Ochil Hills, how landscape gives off certain feelings, Gaelic music and culture, his working life here on Mull and the geological make up of our islands and why they are so interesting. At the very end we also talk about Seamus’ father in law, the late, much missed Duncan MacGilp. We also have a wee natter in Gaelic at one point in the conversation for a couple of minutes. As ever links to the topics covered can be found, as ever, on the website at whatwedointhewinter.com Episode Links: Airthrie Castle https://historic-hospitals.com/2015/04/27/airthrey-castle-maternity-hospital/ Alva https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alva,_Clackmannanshire Ochil Hills https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ochil_Hills Alloa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alloa Ben Cleuch https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/grahams/ben-cleuch.php?s=1 The Silver Glen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Glen Bonanzas and Jacobites by Stephen Moreton https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bonanzas-Jacobites-Story-Silver-Glen/dp/1905267088/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550074623&sr=8-1&keywords=bonanza+jacobites Alva Glen - The Dwarf’s Tomb https://megalithix.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/dwarfs-tomb/ Clootie Well at Munlochy https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/munlochy/clootiewell/index.html St Andrews Uni https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/ Runrig www.runrig.co.uk Silly Wizard http://sillywizard.co.uk/ Teach yourself Gaelic https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Gaelic-Beginner-Intermediate-Course-ebook/dp/B006MXEZ0A/ref=sr_1_2_twi_kin_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550138698&sr=8-2&keywords=teach+yourself+gaelic Can Seo https://www.amazon.co.uk/Can-Seo-Donald-John-Macleod/dp/0563162902/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1550078020&sr=1-1&keywords=can+seo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBVb1zbe32k&list=PL04B67DB0ABD8AAD2 Calum Kennedy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calum_Kennedy Na h-Òganich https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Na_h-%C3%92ganaich Dòtaman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%B2taman HIE www.hie.co.uk Isle of Mull Computers http://www.mull.co.uk/ Angus Miller Geowalks http://www.geowalks.co.uk/ Geology map of Mull https://pennyghael.org/geology.html Mars rocks similar to Mull https://www.hutton.ac.uk/news/mars-and-mull-share-similar-soil-hutton-analysis-finds The Mid Atlantic Ridge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-Atlantic_Ridge Columnar basalt - Ulva and Staffa http://www.mullgeology.net/columnarbasalt.html http://www.mullgeology.net/ulva.html The geology of Mull & Iona http://mullgeology.net/ http://www.largeimages.bgs.ac.uk/iip/mapsportal.html?id=1004374 Geology of Gribun http://mullgeology.net/gribun.html Duncan MacGilp https://whatwedointhewinter.com/2018/08/17/coming-soon-duncan-mcgilp/ When the Song Dies by Jamie Chambers https://vimeo.com/150802508 Thanks for listening!

Listen to the latest Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish music podcast with some fabulous music from Scotland. This month we feature Niteworks, Trail West, Runrig and Julie Fowlis, Aidan O’Rourke, Dick Gaughan, Mike Vass, Daimh, Findlay Napier, Paul Anderson, Fraya Thompsen, Assynt, Jamie MacDonald and Christian Gamauf, and Beinn Lee. Please share! Playlist Air Fàir an Là by Niteworks Track - Air Fàir an Là http://niteworksband.com/ From the Sea To the City by Trail West Track - Bernie’s Second Debut https://www.trail-west.com The Ones That Got Away by Runrig Track - Somewhere featuring Julie Fowlis http://www.runrig.co.uk 365 Vol 1 - Aidan O’Rourke feat Kit Downes Track - Do People Still Do This? http://www.aidanorourke.net Sail On by Dick Gaughan Track - Sail On http://www.dickgaughan.co.uk Notes from the Boat by Mike Vass Track Ewing featuring Innes White https://mikevass.com The Rough Bounds by Daimh Track - 12th of June https://www.daimh.net Glasgow by Findlay Napier Track - The Blue Lagoon http://www.findlaynapier.com The High Summit by Paul Anderson Track - Hornpipes http://www.paulandersonscottishfiddler.com Phrenetikos by Fraya Thompsen Track - Phrenetikos http://www.frayathomsen.com Road To The North by Assynt Track - Road To The North https://www.assyntmusic.com The Pipe Slang by Jamie MacDonald and Christian Gamauf Track - Tiree Melodies http://www.pipeslang.com Osgarra by Beinn Lee Track - Osgarra http://beinnlee.com Subscribe to our Hands Up for Trad YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/handsupfortrad More about Hands Up for Trad: http://www.handsupfortrad.scot https://facebook.com/handsupfortrad http://www.twitter.com/handsupfortrad http://www.instagram.com/handsupfortrad https://soundcloud.com/handsupfortrad

John Urquhart examines the unique relationship between Gaelic language learners and the rock band Runrig. As well as learners from Scotland, Germany and Thailand, John meets Calum Macdonald and former band member Donnie Munro to discuss the importance of the language to the band since they first played together in 1973. Sùil air a' cheangal eadar Runrig agus luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig. Tha Iain Urchardan a' coinneachadh ri luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig à dùthchannan cho fad às ris a' Ghearmailt agus Dùthaich nan Thai agus a' cluinntinn mun bhuaidh a thug a' chòmhlan orra gus a' Ghàidhlig ionnsachadh. Tha Iain cuideachd a' bruidhinn ri Calum Dòmhnallach agus ri Donnie Rothach agus iadsan a' mìneachadh cho cudromach 's a tha an luchd-leantainn dhan chòmhlan.

This week we ask Emma Ashford to reveal the mysteries of Trump's Middle East policy. Then Loren, Radha, and Erin dive into the recent trade dramas before pondering whether the summit with North Korea is best understood as a Rom-Com or Telenovela. Colombian elections, change of command in Afghanistan, and the toxic culture within ICE round out the conversation before we escape to the wonders of pop-culture.    Emma Ashford and John Glaser, “Unforced Error: The Risks of Confrontation with Iran,” CATO Institute Emma Ashford, “Unbalanced Rethinking America’s Commitment to the Middle East,” Strategy Studies Quarterly Trevor Thrall and Emma Ashford, “Power Problems,” CATO Institute  Runrig, Loch Lomond “Colombians vote for new president with peace deal, economy at stake,” Reuters Camila Zuluaga, “Colombia, trapped between extremes,” Washington Post Ana Swanson, “Trump Administration Plans to Revive ZTE, Prompting Backlash,” New York Times Shawn Donnan, “Trump car tariffs highlight threat of retaliatory trade war,” Financial Times Jonathan Landay and Rupam Jain, “U.S. sanctions on Iran threaten vital Afghanistan trade project,” Reuters Jeremy Diamond, “Peter Navarro and Steven Mnuchin feuded at Beijing trade talks,” CNN Daniel W. Drezner, “Targeted Sanctions in a World of Global Finance,” Research on Economic Sanctions Kanga Kong, “Budding Moon-Kim Bromance Poses Risk to Trump Pressure Campaign,” Bloomberg Laura Rosenberger, “Kim Jong Un is better off now than he was before Trump agreed to a summit,” Washington Post Ilan Goldenberg, “Trump Has No Idea How Diplomatic Deals Work,” Foreign Policy Patrick M. Cronin and Abigail Grace, “Trump Leaves the Door Open for Another North Korea Summit,” CNAS Mark Mazzetti, Ronen Bergman, and David D. Kirkpatrick, “Trump Jr. and Other Aides Met With Gulf Emissary Offering Help to Win Election,” New York Times Dara Lind, “Trump’s DHS is using an extremely dubious statistic to justify splitting up families at the border,” Vox Dara Lind, Tweet (25 May 2018)   Music by Future Teens  Produced by Tre Hester  Lizzie Plaugic, “Amazon is adapting William Gibson’s The Peripheral into a TV series,” Verge

This week we ask Emma Ashford to reveal the mysteries of Trump's Middle East policy. Then Loren, Radha, and Erin dive into the recent trade dramas before pondering whether the summit with North Korea is best understood as a Rom-Com or Telenovela. Colombian elections, change of command in Afghanistan, and the toxic culture within ICE round out the conversation before we escape to the wonders of pop-culture.    Emma Ashford and John Glaser, “Unforced Error: The Risks of Confrontation with Iran,” CATO Institute Emma Ashford, “Unbalanced Rethinking America’s Commitment to the Middle East,” Strategy Studies Quarterly Trevor Thrall and Emma Ashford, “Power Problems,” CATO Institute  Runrig, Loch Lomond “Colombians vote for new president with peace deal, economy at stake,” Reuters Camila Zuluaga, “Colombia, trapped between extremes,” Washington Post Ana Swanson, “Trump Administration Plans to Revive ZTE, Prompting Backlash,” New York Times Shawn Donnan, “Trump car tariffs highlight threat of retaliatory trade war,” Financial Times Jonathan Landay and Rupam Jain, “U.S. sanctions on Iran threaten vital Afghanistan trade project,” Reuters Jeremy Diamond, “Peter Navarro and Steven Mnuchin feuded at Beijing trade talks,” CNN Daniel W. Drezner, “Targeted Sanctions in a World of Global Finance,” Research on Economic Sanctions Kanga Kong, “Budding Moon-Kim Bromance Poses Risk to Trump Pressure Campaign,” Bloomberg Laura Rosenberger, “Kim Jong Un is better off now than he was before Trump agreed to a summit,” Washington Post Ilan Goldenberg, “Trump Has No Idea How Diplomatic Deals Work,” Foreign Policy Patrick M. Cronin and Abigail Grace, “Trump Leaves the Door Open for Another North Korea Summit,” CNAS Mark Mazzetti, Ronen Bergman, and David D. Kirkpatrick, “Trump Jr. and Other Aides Met With Gulf Emissary Offering Help to Win Election,” New York Times Dara Lind, “Trump’s DHS is using an extremely dubious statistic to justify splitting up families at the border,” Vox Dara Lind, Tweet (25 May 2018)   Music by Future Teens  Produced by Tre Hester  Lizzie Plaugic, “Amazon is adapting William Gibson’s The Peripheral into a TV series,” Verge

Las Vegas shooting. London tube bible chaos. Transgender Eggs. Runrig farewell concert. The Great African Wall.

Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 187. In this edition we spoke with Alan Reed about his top ten tracks and heard music by Alan Reed, Electric Light Orchestra, Genesis, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Pallas, Runrig, Del Amitri, Abel Ganz, Radiohead, Peter Gabriel, Muse & The Penguin Party.

PODCAST: 19 Jun 2016  01 Bratach Bana - Mouth Music - Mouth Music 02 Chi Mi’n Gemhrdh - Runrig - Stepping Down The Glory Road 03 The Mingulay Boat Song - The McCalmans - Scottish Songs 04 Donald Macgillavry  /O’Neill's Cavalry March - Silly Wizard - Live Again 05 My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose - Karen Matheson - My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose 06 Helen O’ Kirkconnel - Iron Horse - The Wind Shall Blow For Evermore 07 Tramps and Hawkers - The Corries - The Bonny Blue 08 The Shipyard Apprentice - Ray Fisher - Bonnie Birdie 09 Coulters Candy - Hamish Imlach - Cod Liver Oil and The Orange Juice 10 Johnny Lad - Alex Campbell - Alex Campbell Sings Folk 11 Aye Fond Kiss - Five Hand Reel - For A’that 12 Will Ye Go To Flanders - Karine Polwart - Fairest Flooer 13 Dark Eyed Molly - Archie Fisher - The Man With A Rhyme 14 Destitution Road - Alistair Hulett - Dance of the Underclass 15 Cuillin (Part 2) -  Martyn Bennett - Martyn Bennett 16 Caledonia - Dougie MacLean - Till Tomorrow 17 Childhood's End - Dick Gaughan - Clan Alba 18 As I Roved Out - JSD Band - For the Record 19 Hector The Hero - Fred Morrison - Celtic Gold

Wee Yins are shorter episodes of Simply Scottish designed to give you a quick Scottish fix! Enjoy the podcast? Here, you'll learn how to become a sponsor of Simply Scottish. With three levels of support, there's a way you can help to expand the reach of the show and ensure the production of new episodes. You'll also hear a profile of Scottish inventor David Dunbar Buick, part of our Six Degrees of Scotland series as featured in The Scots Magazine. Plus, brand new music from Mec Lir and powerhouse band Runrig!

The FolkCast Festive Selection Box - bursting with good things for the season of Christmas, Yule and Saturnalia, with specially selected music and readings. Produced and presented by Folkie Phil Widdows featuring Babba and special guest star Ashley Hutchings with an exclusive appearance by Santa Claus. Introduction (from "Santa's Workshop" 1932) Could It Be Christmas by Jon Lindsay, single release (2011) "Aren't we forgetting the true meaning of Christmas? You know, the birth of Santa!" ~ Bart Simpson. The Reindeer Boogie by Hank Snow, single release (1953) Sleigh Ride by Christmas Accordion, single release , with "Sly Little Santa" by Mrs CS Stone (1912) . Father Christmas Down Hounslow High Street by Robb Johnson & The Irregulars – from the album "The Ghost Of Love - A Christmas Song Suite" (2009) St Benedict's Christmas Fair by Lisa Redford, single release (2013) "Shoes", written and read by Ashley Hutchings, with Christmas Shoes by Saxophone Dreamsound, from the album Sax Christmas (2014) into All I Want For Christmas Is Some Rockin' Shoes by Johnny Aitken, single release (2009) "If 'ifs' and 'buts' were candles and nuts we'd all have a merry Christmas!" Christmas At Sea by The Longest Johns, from the EP "Christmas At Sea" (2013) Winter by John Smith, from the album The Fox And The Monk (2006) Christmas In No Man's Land by Maggie Boyle, from the album "Won't You Come Away" (2012) Silent Night by Andrews Massey, from the album Make Merry (2013) with "The Star", written and read by Ashley Hutchings. Silent Night by Anne Marie Sanderson, single release (2014) with all proceeds to Amnesty International. Someone by Barry Allen, from the album "Where The Heart Is" (2012) Keep The Flame by Johnny Coppin, single release (2011), This Time Of Year (Second Version) by Runrig, from the album Stepping Down The Glory Road (2013) "The Queen's Christmas Message" read by Babba. Christmas Rose by Blackheart, single release (2012) "Burn Logs Burn" written and read by Ashley Hutchings into Burn Logs Burn, by The Albion Christmas Band, from the album "A Sound In The Frosty Air" (2011) Footprints by Bella Hardy, from the album Bright Morning Star (2012) "Smoking Bishop" read by Phil & Babba, to Punch by Lunasa, from the album "The Kinnitty Sessions" (2004) "Eggnog 1887" read by Babba & Phil. Who Spiked The Eggnog? by Straight No Chaser, from the album "Christmas Cheers" (2009) The Little Drummer Boy by Ringo Starr, from the album I Wanna Be Santa Claus (1999) Carol Of The Bells by Marillion, single release (2014) "Extract from 'Orlando' by Virginia Woolf", written and read by Ashley Hutchings. God Rest Ye by Andrews Massey, from the album Make Merry (2013) "Tinsel" read by Phil & Babba Snow White Lies by Zoe Wren, from the album The FolkStock Christmas Present (2014) "Boxing Day" read by Phil & Babba The Wren Boys' Song by Nowell Sing We Clear, from the album "Nowell Sing We Four" (2007) Good King Wenceslas by Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer, from the album "A Sound Of Christmas Past" (2014) Send Phil Some Brandy by Wood, Wire And Words - specially recorded for FolkCast (2014) For full details and links to artists' websites, see the ShowNotes at www.folkcast.co.uk Merry Christmas from Everyone at FolkCast. It's our finger in YULE ear!

The Summer Sizzler 2014 from FolkCast The Soundtrack of the Season! Pull up a beach chair, help yourself to barbecue and beer, and enjoy 80 minutes of sizzling summer sounds from FolkCast, home of the best in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music! Presented and produced by Phil Widdows with interjections from Babba Contents Sing A Song Of Summer by John Martyn from the album "The Tumbler" Springtime Promises by Pentangle, from the album "Basket Of Light" "Aaah, summer - that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It's a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends." - Darell Hammond Meet You In The Summer by Chris Hardy, from the album "Health To Your Hands" "In the Bible when it rained for 40 days and 40 nights they called it a disaster. In England, we call it summer…" - Anon Right As Rain by Peter Lacey, from the album "Last Leaf" “At the beach, life is different. A day moves not from hour to hour but leaps from mood to moment. We go with the currents, plan around the tides, follow the sun." - Sandy Gingras. Sun Golden Sun by The Tansads, from the album "Rough And Ready: The Early Years" Atoms by Runrig, from the album "Everything You See" Summer by Broadfoot, from the album "Straight Between Us" "It's summer, and that can only mean one thing: it's time to find out what my friends with swimming pools have been up to since last summer…" - Anon The Swimming Song by Fairport Convention, from the album "Old, New, Borrowed, Blue" "I go for a short swim at least once or twice every day. It's either that or buy a new golf ball!" - Gene Perret I Have Lately Learned To Swim by 3 Boxes, from the album "Strings Attached" In The Summertime by The Peddlers, from the album "Three For All" "Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability." — Sam Keen Inverary Summer Nights by The Clydesiders, from the album "Scottish Folk Songs Of The West" Stars Over Cloughanover by The Saw Doctors, single release. Skylark by Moonrakers, from the album Beneath The Snow - with To A Skylark (excerpt) by John Clare, read by Michael Sheen Summer Fires by Ninebarrow, from the album "While The Blackthorn Burns" Dunstable Downs by Life And Times, from the album "Charivari" - with Summer Solstice Song, written by Sophie Watson, performed by Frejya's Fire Noon Of The Solstice by Damh The Bard, from the album "Spirit Of Albion" Lush Green Leaves by Paul McGladdery, from the album "Northwing Sessions 2013" "Summer is the time when one sheds one's tensions with one's clothes, and the right kind of day is jewelled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all's right with the world." - Ada Louise Huxtable Down By The Greenwood by Golden Bough, from the album "Contemporary Songs: The Night Wind" The Way Through The Woods by David Gibb & Elly Lucas, from the album "Up Through The Woods" Summer Outing to Heaton Park, by Ewan MacColl This Time by Merry Hell, from the album "BLINK ... And You'll Miss It" "Summer afternoon — summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." - Henry James Postcard From Summer (instrumental) by Sebastian Owen, download release "Now let's find our own thrill…" - 1946 newsreel Wonderland by House Of Hats, from the album "This Love" Dog Days by Locomotive Ghost, from the EP "Summer" The Summer Lady by Steeleye Span, from the album "Wintersmith" Keep focused on FolkCast for the best in folk, folk-rock, singer-songwriter and roots music … all year round!

In part 2 of our profile, we look at Lipton the tea baron and avid yachtsman! By age 40, Lipton had built a grocery empire across Great Britain. In the 1890s, he added tea to his product line, introduced America to his teas, and soon boasted great blends at unbeatable prices, direct from the tea garden to the teapot! We'll also explore Lipton's passion for yachting and his valiant attempts to win the prestigious America's Cup trophy. All this plus great new music from Maeve O'Boyle, Capercaillie, Runrig, and a classic from The Alexander Brothers!

Highland gatherings with games, piping, and dancing have been a Scottish clan tradition for centuries. On this episode of Simply Scottish, the first part of an ongoing series on Sport in Scotland, learn more about the history of highland games within Scotland and beyond. Discover the connection between highland games and the modern Olympic Games. You'll also enjoy new music from Dean Owens, the Paul McKenna Band, Runrig, and the City of Washington Pipe Band!

Scots have made significant contributions throughout the history of medicine and health. On this episode of Simply Scottish, we look at the achievements of three pioneers in particular – Joseph Lister and his revolutionary use of antiseptic, Elsie Inglis and her dedication to women’s health and war-time medical aid, and Alexander Fleming with his life-changing discovery of penicillin. You’ll also enjoy great Scottish and Celtic music from Runrig, Niamh Parsons, The Clumsy Lovers, and more. This and all future episodes of Simply Scottish are dedicated to my mother Samantha McDiarmid, who passed away on April 18th, 2012. She embodied what it meant to be "simply Scottish" and was the biggest fan of Simply Scottish. I know she's still listening.

Enjoy poems from Scotland's writers past and present on this episode of Simply Scottish, with selections from Robert Louis Stevenson, Edwin Morgan, Iain Crichton Smith, Kathleen Jamie, and others. Embark on a journey from the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to Scotland's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, from a child's bed to a lonely moor. Along the way, listen to music from Alasdair Fraser, Fiona MacKenzie, Runrig, and others.

A castle, a palace, a cathedral, and more! Explore Edinburgh's Royal Mile on this episode of Simply Scottish! The magnificent St. Giles Cathedral has been a focal point of Edinburgh's faithful for hundreds of years. Learn some surprising facts about the High Kirk of the capital city. And what do you get when you combine the vision of a world-class architect with Scotland's landscape, history, and culture? Learn about one of Edinburgh's most distinct buildings, the Scottish Parliament. All this plus music from Heidi Talbot, Old Blind Dogs, Runrig, and more!

Scotland’s sweets and most popular drinks are the subject of this episode, our third in a series exploring Scottish cuisine. Learn about the sweet treats the Scots savor, including boilings, tablet, macaroons, and other goodies. You’ll also hear from Andrew McDiarmid Sr. about three of Scotland’s most enduring drinks – tea, IRN-BRU, and whisky. Hear music from Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, Niamh Parsons, Runrig, the Old Blind Dogs, and more.

On this episode of Simply Scottish, the first of a series on Scots Cuisine, we explore the history and development of Scottish food from medieval times to the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. You'll find out how the plates of the wealthy and titled differed from those of farmers. We'll take a closer look at Scotland's national dish, haggis, and discuss the characteristics and common ingredients that make Scots cuisine distinct and appetizing. This episode features music from Runrig, Ian Bruce, and Alasdair Fraser. For current and past episode information, including music and resource links, visit the podcast section of our website at www.simplyscottish.com.

Here's our May 2010 Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast.  Featuring the exciting new release Diversions from Daimh, a beautiful Gaelic collection of songs from Runrig, another new release - Tyro - from Rua MacMillan, The Better o' a Sang from the late Jim Reid. Midwinter Live from Boys of  the Lough and to finish the show we have the late great Martyn Bennett from his Hardland album. Visit www.footstompin.com for all your Scottish music and culture needs.

Here's our April 2009 Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast. April is a podcast of virtually all new releases! We start of with the Original Transatlantic Sessions, then hear Jim Malcolm, Alyth McCormack, harpist Rachel Hair. We celebrate the 10th anniversary of Isles FM with Runrig and finish up the podcast with an oldie - Magnificent 7 by Blazin' Fiddles. Visit footstompin.com for all you Scottish music and culture needs.

features tracks from Scottish records - Caledonian Hardy Sons by Silly Wizard, Stepping Out by Alasdair MacCuish and the Black Rose Ceilidh Band, In Memory of Lizzie Higgins by Lizzie Higgins, Third Flight Home by Simon Thoumire and David Milligan, Everything You See by Runrig, ReEcho by Finlay MacDonald Band.

Ya Who's Playing with Me?, From Com to Net, Computer Bombardment of Spyware, Free Society?, Population Migrations, Backlog of Email, All Communication Devices Chipped by Law, Thanks to All for Mirror Website Suggestions, New American Century, Bringing in the New World Order from the New World (America), Old World Order Feudalism and Democracy, The Orwellian Age, Helpful Neighbours = Dangerous Circumstance, Soviet Psychiatric Diagnosis "Inflexibility of Opinions, Social Changes in Five Years of War = Fifty Years of Peace, From People to Programmed Ants, Lobotomy and Brain-Chipping, Acquiescence by Silence, Organ Harvesting, Trashing of the Sacred, Human Scrap Heaps for Cannibalisation of Parts, Stampeding Cattle Follower the Leader, Conspiracy Theory Hobbyists, Energy of a Thinking Person, Synchronicities, Thanks to the Concerned, Gulliver's Travels = Yahoo = Low Form of Humanity, (Song: "Danced for America" by Runrig, "They Call it Democracy" by Bruce Cockburn (Tribute to the International Monetary Fund)