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Ballads and Laments

Kirsteen McCue presents a celebration of Scotland's most famous laments and ballads, including The Dowie Dens o Yarrow, Flooers o' the Forest and Ae Fond Kiss.

This week, the musician and academic Kirsteen McCue celebrates Scotland's rich heritage of musical laments and ballads with a collection of programmes from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland archive.

Among the beautiful programmes she'll revisit are an examination of the history behind songs such as The Dowie Dens O Yarrow, Flooers O' The Forest and Ae Fond Kiss.

There's also a fascinating programme on Bob Dylan's passion for Scottish, English and Irisih folk music.

Plus we take a trip back in time to discover the lovesongs and laments of the Scottish Middle Ages.

5 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Nov 2012 00:30

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  • Sun 25 Nov 2012 00:30