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Ana Matronic on pop divas, plsu writer James Roberston

James Robertson on his new book set in a remote Angus glen, Scissor Sister Ana Matronic celebrates five pop divas, and DJ Gary Crowley's favourite forgotton 80s tracks.

Author James Robertson tells Grant about his new novel News of the Dead, set in a remote Angus glen, across three timelines: an ancient Christian hermit, a Victorian charlatan, and a present day old woman who has rarely left her home.

DJ Gary Crowley on seeking out some forgotten gems for his Lost 80s compilations.

Single of the Week is Monochrome by Emma Pollock and Pippa Murphy, the first single from new collective Hen Hoose, set up to address gender inequality in the music industry.

Artist Christine Borland tells Grant about her new exhibition inspired by the flax plant and linen trade, which led to her creating a wee community of gardeners during lockdown.

And Ana Matronic of the Scissor Sisters on her documentary Viva La Diva, celebrating five of pop music’s most fabulous female artists.

2 hours, 28 minutes

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Mon 2 Aug 2021 13:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Music Played

  • Wet Wet Wet

    Wishing I Was Lucky

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians

    What I Am

    • Songwriter (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.
    • 3.

  • Derek and the Dominos

    Layla

    • American Dreams II (Various Artists).
    • Solitaire Collection.

  • Calvin Harris And Rag'n'Bone Man

    Giant

    • Giant.
    • 1.

  • Heaven 17

    Play To Win

    • VIRGIN.

  • Tanita Tikaram

    Twist In My Sobriety

    • (CD Single).
    • WEA.

  • Daft Punk

    Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams)

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • Grace Jones

    Pull Up To The Bumper

    • The Divas Of Dance (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • The La’s

    There She Goes

    • Crash! Indie Anthems 1982 - 2004.
    • BMG / Telstar.
    • 20.

  • Nick Morgan

    Easier to Sleep When We're Apart

  • Scissor Sisters

    Filthy/Gorgeous

    • Now That's What I Call Music! 60.
    • Virgin.
    • 9.

  • Cher

    Just Like Jesse James

    • Golden Love Songs Top 100 - Volume 2 (Various).
    • Arcade.

  • µώΒαΓ¶°ω°μ

    It's Oh So Quiet

    • The Best Album In The World Ever!(Va).
    • Virgin.

Broadcast

  • Mon 2 Aug 2021 13:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

Related Links

  • (www.penguin.co.uk)
  • (www.edbookfest.co.uk)
  • (smarturl.it)
  • (www.henhoose.com)
  • (www.edinburghartfestival.com)