Reel Blend Conversations
Robbie Shepherd shares Reel Blend interviews with Julie Fowlis, Alexander Brothers, Michael Marra, John McCusker, Jimmie MacGregor, Jenna Reid, Emily Smith and Robin Morton.
Robbie Shepherd introduces conversations from his long-running traditional music programme The Reel Blend recorded between 2007 and 2009. We hear from folk singers Michael Marra, Jimmie MacGregor, Emily Smith, Jim Malcolm, The Alexander Brothers and Julie Fowlis. Musicians John McCusker and Jenna Reid, as well as Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Songline's presenter John Cavanagh and Battlefield Band manager Robin Morton.
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Jimmie MacGregor in conversation with Robbie Shepherd
A Reel Blend interview from September 2009 featuring folk musician, radio and television presenter and passionate lover of the outdoors Jimmie MacGregor.
Duration: 26:18
Robbie Shepherd in conversation with Michael Marra
A Reel Blend interview from March 2008 with one of Scotland’s most prolific songwriters – Michael Marra.
Duration: 33:39
Robbie Shepherd in conversation with Emily Smith
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year, 2002, Emily Smith talks to Robbie Shepherd in May 2008 about winning the folk award and meeting her husband Jamie McLennan.
Duration: 30:53
Robbie Shepherd in conversation with John Cavanagh
In this interview from November 2008, John Cavanagh shares the stories behind some of the songs features on Songlines and the music that influenced him.
Duration: 35:41
Robbie Shepherd in conversation with The Alexander Brothers
In 2008 Tom and Jack Alexander celebrated 50 years of performing, with a party in Glasgow. The following day they joined Robbie in the studio to choose some songs and talk about their lives.
Duration: 33:58
Robbie Shepherd in conversation with Jenna Reid
Jenna Reid is a member of both Dochas and Filska as well as performing as a solo artist. She talked to Robbie about her career in November 2007.
Duration: 31:05
Robbie Shepherd in conversation with Julie Fowlis
Julie Fowlis grew up in North Uist and has been a singer and piper since childhood. This interview with Julie was recorded just before she won two awards at the 2008 Folk Awards.
Duration: 31:25
Robbie Shepherd in conversation with John McCusker
John McCusker was a member of the Battlefield Band, has worked with Kate Rusby and Julie Fowlis amongst others, and at the time of this interview had recently toured as part of Mark Knopfler’s band.
Duration: 31:35
Robbie Shepherd in conversation with Jim Malcolm
Singer-songwriter Jim Malcolm talks to Robbie Shepherd in March 2009.
Duration: 30:52
Robbie Shepherd in conversation with Robin Morton
Robin Morton was a founding member of Boys of the Lough, is long-time manager of the Battlefield Band. In this chat from 2009 he shares some of his favourite songs and tales from his long career.
Duration: 33:13
Broadcasts
- Tue 1 Mar 2011 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
- Sun 16 Oct 2011 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
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