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Michelle McManus speaks to harpist and composer Ailie Robertson. Plus poet Len Pennie on the history of The Stone of Destiny.

Poet Len Pennie joins Michelle McManus to talk about the history of The Stone of Destiny. And harpist and composer Ailie Robertson talks about her new commission.

Poet Len Pennie joins Michelle McManus to talk about her investigations into the history of The 'Stone of Destiny' for a new programme on Radio 4.

Harpist and composer Ailie Robertson will be talking about her new commission for Edinburgh Tradfest, which celebrates the influence of birds and birdsong on Scotland's music and folklore.

We'll hear how a car mechanic's garage in Port Glasgow has been transformed into a work of art by a local mural artist.

Writer and director Lisa Nicoll will be talking to Michelle about her play Other Side of The River, which is inspired by the strong community of Ferguslie Park in Paisley and which gives audience members the opportunity to join in with live bingo and karaoke.

Michelle will also be showcasing the work of our talented listeners in our weekly Upload slot. And playing plenty of great music by artists including Paolo Nutini, Sheena Easton, Nina Simone and Little Richard.

2 hours, 28 minutes

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Thu 27 Apr 2023 13:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Music Played

  • Lizzo

    About Damn Time

    • Special.
    • Atlantic.

  • Little Richard

    Tutti Frutti

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Buzzcocks

    Love You More

    • Buzzcocks The Complete Singles Anthology.
    • EMI.
    • 12/1.

  • James

    Sit Down

    • True Brit (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Paolo Nutini

    Through The Echoes

    • Last Night In The Bittersweet.
    • Atlantic.

  • Billy Ocean

    Love Really Hurts Without You

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1976 (Various).
    • Premier.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Mrs Robinson

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.

  • Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

    Dancing In The Street

    • Dancing In The Street.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Sheena Easton

    Modern Girl

    • Take My Time.
    • Cherry Pop.
    • 011.

  • Years & Years & Galantis

    Sweet Talker

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

  • Karine Polwart

    King Of Birds

    • Traces.
    • Hegri.
    • 2.

  • Stevie Wonder

    Superstition

    • Motown Chartbusters Volume 8 (Various Artists).
    • Spectrum Music.

  • Harry Nilsson

    Everybody's Talkin'

    • Pure Acoustic.
    • Sony Music.
    • 18.

  • The Beatles

    Please Please Me

    • The Beatles: 1962-1966.
    • Apple.
    • 7.

  • Ellie Goulding

    Anything Could Happen

    • Anything Could Happen (Single).
    • Polydor.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Thu 27 Apr 2023 13:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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