Edinburgh Tradfest

By Edinburgh Tradfest

Douglas Robertson and Jane-Ann Purdy from Edinburgh Tradfest speak to folk and traditional musicians from Scotland and around the world and hear some of their music.

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How many episodes does Edinburgh Tradfest have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Edinburgh Tradfest episodes:

April 28, 2022 Episode 12: Úna Monaghan, Laureline Morgan-Davies, Eilidh Shaw, James Mackintosh, Subrina Ward
Douglas and Jane-Ann discuss gender inequality with Úna Monaghan, learn
about Madderam’s love of all things Breton from Laureline Morgan-Davies,
reminisce about a three decade career with James Mackintosh and Eilidh Shaw
of Shooglenifty, and enjoy Subrina Ward’s musical journey.
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1h 6min
April 21, 2022 Episode 11: Alice Allen, Patsy Reid, Adnan Shamdin, Duncan Chisholm, Cara Roberts, Johanna Kilpatrick
Jane-Ann and Douglas talk strathspeys with Alice Allen and Patsy Reid, hear
about Adnan Shamdin’s musical journey, have a cosy chat with Duncan
Chisholm and enjoy a queer tale from Cara Roberts.
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1h 8min
April 14, 2022 Episode 10: Karine Polwart, Dave Milligan, Pedro Cameron, Phil Alexander, Jani Lang
Douglas and Jane-Ann speak to Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan about their
recent collaboration and their forthcoming gig at Edinburgh Tradfest. Our
hosts also catch up with Phil Alexander who is working on the Edinburgh
Tradfest special commission Come All Ye. Pedro Cameron talks about the
inspiration behind his song Rosanna, and Jani Lang talks about his musical
journey from Hungary to Scotland.
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1h 16min
May 08, 2021 Episode 9: Paddy Bort, Steve Byrne, Signy Jakobsdöttir, Nuala Kennedy, Eamon O'Leary & Garry Finlayson
Steve Byrne remembers Paddy Bort, we learn about Signy Jakobsdöttir’s
lockdown life, Douglas and Jane-Ann chat to Nuala Kennedy and Eamon
O’Leary, and our final Shoogle Story is by Garry Finlayson.
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May 07, 2021 Episode 8: Evie Ladin, Keith Terry, Ewan Baird, Dàimh & Kaela Rowan
Douglas and Jane-Ann virtually travel to California to talk to Evie Ladin &
Keith Terry, we hear all about Ewan Baird’s lockdown life, enjoy a ‘day in
the life’ of Dàimh, and today’s Shoogle Story is by Kaela Rowan
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May 06, 2021 Episode 7: Lori Watson, Laura-Beth Salter, Phil Alexander, Sam Sweeney & James Mackintosh
Douglas and Jane-Ann find out about the School of Scottish Studies
anniversary from Dr Lori Watson and look forward to the first annual
Rebellious Truth lecture. Sam Sweeney talks to Laura Wilkie about the
English and Scottish fiddle traditions, we hear about Laura-Beth Salter’s
lockdown life, our Moishe’s Fable is by Phil Alexander and today’s Shoogle
Story is told by James Mackintosh.
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May 05, 2021 Episode 6: Old Blind Dogs, Mario Caribé, A J Roach & Ewan MacPherson
Douglas and Jane-Ann speak to Old Blind Dogs at points around Scotland and
A J Roach in County Clare. Mario Caribé tells his Moishe’s Fable and
today’s Shoogle Story is by Ewan MacPherson,
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May 04, 2021 Episode 5: Malin Lewis, Frigg, Daoirí Farrell, The Shee & Quee MacArthur
Malin Lewis speaks to Petri and Tero from Frigg, we hear all about Daoirí
Farrell's Lockdown Life, Douglas and Jane-Ann catch up with Rachel Newton
and Amy Thatcher of The Shee, and Quee MacArthur tells today’s Shoogle
Story.
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1h 14min
May 03, 2021 Episode 4: Malinky, Lillias Kinsman-Blake, J P Cormer and Greg Lawson
Douglas and Jane-Ann speak to Fiona Hunter and Mark Dunlop from Malinky,
and J P Cormier. Lillias Kinsman-Blake tells us about her lockdown life and
the Moishe’s Fable is told by Greg Lawson.
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May 02, 2021 Episode 3: Lizabett Russo, Ali Levack, Kinnaris Quintet, Mike Vass & Guy Nicolson
Douglas and Jane-Ann chat with Lizabett Russo and Mike Vass, My Lockdown
Life is by Ali Levack, Guy Nicolson delivers his Moishe’s Fable and
Kinnaris Quintet share their ‘Day in the LIfe’.
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FAQs about Edinburgh Tradfest:

How many episodes does Edinburgh Tradfest have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.