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Norman Paterson and Ewen Henderson

Norman Paterson joins Anna to talk about taking up songwriting and releasing his debut album, Torn, at the age of 65. Plus Ewen Henderson talk about his new project Lèirsinn.

Up until 2 years ago, Stornoway born Norman Paterson had never written a song. Now, at the age of 65, he's releasing his debut album, "Torn". Inspired by a life well lived, the characters who made an impact, thoughtful observations, and experiences that were special and remained firmly embedded as cherished memories; this is the stuff that stirs, particularly for those born an islander, who understands what it is to be torn. Norman joins Anna live to talk about his musical epiphany and share some of his songs.

Born out of imaginary travels during lockdown, Lochaber multi-instrumentalist and composer Ewen Henderson's latest project Lèirsinn (meaning perception in Gaelic) promises to be one of the highlights of this year’s Blas festival. Ewen tells Anna more about the project, which explores the way humans relate and respond to the physical spaces and landscapes around them and how this, in some way, is shaped by the imagination.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Thu 31 Aug 2023 20:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio Scotland except Extra

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Music Played

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    Leaves that are Green

    • Sounds of Silence.

  • Ainsley Hammill

    The Green Woods Back Â鶹ԼÅÄ

    • Belle of the Ball.

  • Wayward Jane

    The Flood

    • The Flood.

  • Norman Paterson

    Torn

    • Torn.

  • Norman Paterson

    Mary Ann

    • Torn.

  • Session A9

    The Rizla

    • What Road?.

  • Ross Ainslie & Tim Edey

    Lunny

    • DIAD.

  • I’m With Her, Paul Kowert

    Send my Love (To Your New Lover)

    • Send My Love (To Your New Lover) LIVE.

  • The Fretless

    Jig Of The Blue Moon / Kylebrack Rambler

    • Bird's Nest.

  • Hannah James and Toby Kuhn

    In the Gloaming

  • Deaf Shepherd

    Islay's Charms / Farewell To Millennium Village / Pierre's Right Armd

    • Even In The Rain.

  • Salt House

    All Shall Be Still

    • Huam.

  • Blair Douglas

    The Bayou Piper

    • Dancing Feet.

  • Karine Polwart with Pippa Murphy

    Cornerstone

  • Rhuari Campbell

    North

    • Single.

  • Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening

    Clogstravaganza

    • Cloud Horizons.

  • Ewen Henderson

    Imagined Coire Gabhail

  • Ewen Henderson

    Imagined Coire Mhic Fhearchair

  • Ewen Henderson

    Real Coire Mhic Fhearchair

  • Ewen Henderson

    Imagined Rum

  • Ewen Henderson

    Real Creag Meagaidh

  • Malin Makes Music

    The Tunnel

    • Not For Everyone.

  • Eliza Gilkyson

    True North

    • Â鶹ԼÅÄ.

  • Cahalen Morrison

    This Whole Broken World

    • Wealth of Sorrow.

  • Sharon Shannon

    With Her Lovely Long Hair/John Brady's Jig/Richard Dwyer's Reel/The Holly Bush

    • Each Little Thing.

Broadcast

  • Thu 31 Aug 2023 20:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio Scotland except Extra