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Radio Show – Episode 24 – Living and Dying – March 5, 2017

As part of the Vashon Conversation with the Living about Dying project, this Sunday’s Forest Halls Celtic show is devoted to music and folklore around this theme. We’ll slip past the Veil and enter the Otherworld to experience grief, longing, and beauty on our musical journey. Joining us is special guest and master storyteller, Allison Cox, sharing a tale. Come enjoy her warmth, good humor, and marvelous way with words!

12:02: Karen Matheson (of Capercaillie) – Dark Alan (from Rob Roy)
12:06: Alasdair Fraser & Paul Machlis – Niel Gow’s Lament of the Death of his Second Wife
12:10: Andy M Stewart – The Land O The Leal
12:16: Allison Cox – Interview and Storytelling
12:42: Kim Robertson – Separation of Soul and Body
12:44: Kim Robertson – The Clergy’s Lamentation/Separation Of Soul And Body
12:51: Tina Malia – Shores of Avalon
12:57: Spookytree (Deb Knodel & Jane Valencia) – Lochaber No More

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Radio Show – Episode 23 – Pilgrimage – February 19, 2017

Today we musically experience the Celtic concept of ‘pilgrimage.’ In medieval Ireland a holy man or woman would head out into the waters in a small boat and no oars, allowing the waters and the grace of God to guide them to an unknown shore. We too will  head out on the road and into mysterious waters to discover the music that lies there. Enjoy!

12:05: Knodel and Valencia – Lonesome Road to Dingle
12:07: Alasdair Fraser and Paul Machlis – The Road North
12:13: MacKillop, Taylor, and Randall – Lux et Gloria
12:16: Mary McLaughlin – Deep Peace
12:19: Mary McLaughlin – Song to Bridget
12:22: Cynthia Shelhart – Walnut Welcome
12:27: Maire Breatnach – Inis Sui
12:30: Anne Roos – Steering by Aldebaran
12:34: Harper Tasche – Winter Stars
12:38: Skyedance – Way Out to Hope Street
12:40: Solasta – Stout’s Trip
12:44: The Poozies – Company of Women
12:49: Altan – Inis Dhu_n Ramba
12:52: The Cast – Eventide
12:56: Spookytree – Lochaber No More

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In the show I mentioned the Irish myth, the Voyage of Bran. A good summary of the tale can be found here.

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Radio Show – Episode 22 – Brigid – February 5, 2017

Today’s show honors Brigid, the Celtic goddess and the Irish Saint, with music related to lore surrounding this powerful figure of light in Celtic traditions. Brigid was a goddess of the hearth, the forge, and of poetic fire, a protector of women in childbirth, guardian of the land, and more. In addition to music from the Celtic lands, we’ll enjoy some ancient prayers and poetry to Brigid. We’ll also wander along the shores, stepping outside Celtic-inspired music to touch into neighboring soundscapes that continue Brigid’s threads in various ways.

12:02: La Lugh – Oiche fa Fheil Bride
12:05: Aine Minogue – Brigit’s Feast
12:07: Lisa Thiel – Song to Brighid
12:13: Shira Kammen – Lullaby Set
12:19: Laurie Riley and Bob McNally – The Jewel
12:21: Phil Cunningham – The House in Rose Valley
12:26: Moving Cloud Orchestra – The Hut on Staffin Island/ The Haggis/Paddy Ryan’s Dream
12:32: Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin – Gabhaim Molta Bride
12:34: Jane Valencia – Saint Brigit’s Hymn + Lore about St. Brighid
12:41: Sian James – Lloer Dirion
12:46: La Lugh – Brighid’s Kiss
12:49: Tina Malia – Heal This Land
12:54: Spookytree (Deb Knodel & Jane Valencia) – Lochaber No More
12:55: Jeff Beck – Women of Ireland

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Program notes forthcoming!