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29/03/2011

Robbie Shepherd showcases the Scottish artists that lead the way in traditional music with hit songs and tunes, popularising traditional music and bringing it into the home.

Robbie Shepherd with a zone filled with Scottish artists who lead the way in traditional music. Tune in for a showcase of the Scottish artists who popularised traditional music including Margaret Bennett, The Alexander Brothers, Andy Stewart, Peerie Willie Johnson, Hamish Henderson, Barbara Dickson Sir Jimmy Shand and Jean Redpath.

5 hours, 30 minutes

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Tue 29 Mar 2011 00:30
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Chapters

  • Stark Talk – The Alexander Brothers

    The Alexander Brothers, made their first appearance as professional entertainers in 1958. In 2000, Edi Stark chatted to β€œthe boys” in an edition of Stark Talk.

    Duration: 26:32

  • Jimmy Shand At 80

    Robbie Shepherd caught up with accordion player Sir Jimmy Shand in January 1998, when the great man was about to celebrate his 80th birthday.

    Duration: 57:13

  • A Legend in His Time – Andy Stewart

    Entertainer and singer Andy Stewart passed away in October 1993 and this tribute to Andy is presented by entertainer and friend, Johnnie Beattie.

    Duration: 50:12

  • Scotland on Song – Ronnie Brown

    Ronnie Brown joined Barbara Dickson on her ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland programme Scotland on Song in 2010 to share stories about the Corries and talk about songs of passion.

  • Peerie Willie Johnson

    Shetland guitarist Peerie Willie Johnson inspired many musicians including fiddler Aly Bain and jazz guitarist Martin Taylor. They both participate in this documentary about Peerie Willie.

    Duration: 26:33

  • Hamish Henderson

    Hamish Henderson was a collector of songs, ballads and stories from around Scotland. Archie Fisher pays tribute to him with the help of Brian McNeil, Jeannie Robertson, Sheila Stewart and more.

    Duration: 53:54

  • Stark Talk – Margaret Bennett

    Margaret Bennett is a writer, folklorist, singer and the mother of the late Martyn Bennett. She talks about her life, her faith, her fight against the crippling Polio and her love for her son.

    Duration: 27:06

  • Reel Blend – Jean Redpath

    Edinburgh born singer and folklorist Jean Redpath studied at the School of Scottish Studies and then travelled to the United States in 1961. Robbie Shepherd caught up with her in 2008.

    Duration: 34:48

Broadcast

  • Tue 29 Mar 2011 00:30
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland