Nick Coffer is joined by three artists whose work spans continents, genres, and generations of storytelling.

Eric Bibb opens the episode reflecting on gratitude, purpose, and what it means to be "the happiest man in the world." The blues legend discusses how simplicity can be powerful, shares memories of meeting Bob Dylan at eleven, and explains why songs have a staying power that history books don't. He talks about his move to Sweden in his twenties, the miraculous string of events that shaped his career, and why music's role in social change matters more than ever.

Patti Boulaye shares her extraordinary journey from accidentally auditioning for Hair to turning down major Hollywood contracts. In a moving conversation, she reflects on surviving the Biafran war as a child, why faith and family always come first, and how witnessing death shaped her perspective on fame, success, and what truly matters. She discusses her one-woman show bringing together stories, songs spanning musicals to Afrobeat gospel, and a lifetime of choosing purpose over easy success.

Finally, Gary Innes takes us into the world of Shinty—the ancient Highland sport he played to top level—and explains how its discipline, teamwork, and community spirit mirror his work with Manràn. He reflects on the challenge of pushing Gaelic music into the mainstream, the moment their song Latha Math caught the nation's attention, and why traditional Scottish music now fills 14,000-seat arenas. Gary discusses the band's evolution, the lyrical beauty of the Gaelic language, and why intimate venues like The Stables remain at the heart of what they do.

Eric Bibb - Monday 24 March, 8:00pm

Patti Boulaye - Friday 16 May, 8:45pm

Gary Innes / Manràn - Sunday 17 May, 8:00pm

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