Hamish Henderson Special
Bruce MacGregor celebrates the life and work of folklorist, poet, songwriter and political activist Hamish Henderson who was born one hundred years ago.
Bruce MacGregor celebrates the life and work of folklorist, poet, songwriter and political activist Hamish Henderson who was born in Perthshire one hundred years ago. Hamish has been described as the 'father of the Scottish folk revival' collecting songs and ballads from around the country in the 1950's and 60's and sharing this ancient oral culture with a wider audience. We hear about some of the key members of the travelling community Hamish connected with through song. And how he helped American collector, Alan Lomax, to tap into this rich culture. We also analyse some of his own songs, including the iconic Freedom Come All Ye.
Featuring Fred Freeman, Janet Henderson, Margaret Bennett, Lori Watson and Steve Byrne.
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Music Played
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Hamish Henderson
Freedom Come All Ye
- Pipes, Goatskins and Bones.
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Mary MacLean
O Ba, O I, O Mo Leanabh
- Gaelic Archive Music BD 19.
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Rod Paterson
Ballad of the D Day Dodgers
- Hamish Henderson Tribute Album Β– AΒ’ the Bairns o Adam.
- Greentrax.
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John Morran
Banks of Sicily
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Fred Freeman
So Long
- Hamish Henderson Tribute Album.
- Greentrax.
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The Royal Scots Greys
The Victory Polkas
- Tunes of Glory.
- Moidart Music.
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Adam McNaughtan
Victory Hoedown
- Hamish Henderson Tribute Album.
- Greentrax.
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Belle Stewart
The Berryfields of Blair
- The Stewarts of Blair.
- Lismor.
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Jimmy McBeath
The MuckinΒ’ OΒ’ GeordieΒ’s Byre
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Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger
The Barnyards of Delgaty
- Popular Scottish Songs.
- Folkways.
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Jeannie Robertson
My Son David
- Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A'The Bairns O' Adam.
- Greentrax.
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Jeannie Robertson
My Wee Dog
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Lizzie Higgins
What A Voice
- What A Voice.
- Lismor.
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Martyn Bennett
Blackbird
- GRIT.
- Real World Records.
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Hamish Henderson
Mouth Music
- Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A' The Bairns O'Adam.
- Greentrax.
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The Humblebums
Joe Dempsey
- Please Sing A Song For Us.
- Talking Elephant Records.
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Hamish Henderson
Tail Toddle
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Alex Stewart
March, Strathspey, Reel
- The Stewarts of Blair.
- Topic Records.
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Sheila Stewart
The Corncrake Amang the Whinny
- The Stewarts of Blair.
- Topic Records.
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The Corrie Folk Trio
Rivonia
- Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A' The Bairns O' Adam.
- Greentrax.
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Alison McMorland
The Flyting oΒ’ Life and Daith
- Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A' The Bairns O' Adam.
- Greentrax.
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Ray Fisher
Nicky Tams
- Traditional Songs of Scotland.
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Martyn Bennett
Floret Silva Undique
- Martyn Bennett.
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Gordeanna Mculloch
Ballad of the Speaking Heart
- Hamish Henderson Tribute Album: A' The Bairns O'Adam.
- Greentrax.
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Lori Watson
Ballad of the Speaking Heart
- ISLE Music.
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Rebellious Truth
Freedom Come All Ye (Live at Celtic Connections 2019)
Broadcasts
- Wed 11 Dec 2019 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
- Thu 5 Mar 2020 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland