Folk Revival
Archie Fisher recalls the folk revival, featuring Bob Dylan, Matt McGinn, Arlo Guthrie, Hamish Imlach, Loudon Wainwright 3rd, Pete Seeger, Billy Bragg, Joan Baez, Judy Collins and a whole host of legendary folk entertainers from Scotland and beyond.
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Poet of the Streets
In an archive recording from 1979, Donald MacDonald presents a portrait of the celebrated poet, humorist and folk musician, Matt McGinn.
Duration: 59:32
Musical Genes
Tom Morton talks to acclaimed singer-songwriter Arlo Guthrie about the life and music of his famous folksinger father, the late, great Woody Guthrie.
Duration: 27:46
Songlines
John Cavanagh explores the story behind the folk song which became the anthem of the civil rights movement in sixties America, We Shall Overcome.
Duration: 26:10
Cod Liver Oil and The Orange Juice
Folk singer Ian McCalman profiles one of Scotland's greatest folk entertainers, the superb Hamish Imlach.
Duration: 58:38
Songlines
John Cavanagh explores the history of one of the world’s most influential protest songs, Woody Guthrie's dust bowl ballad This is Your Land.
Duration: 26:10
Usual Suspects
David Stenhouse talks with witty and gifted songwriter Loudon Wainwright III, about his intruiging life and career on the American folk music circuit.
Duration: 50:39
Songlines
Legendary folk singer Pete Seeger and other guests talk to John Cavanagh about the long history behind his classic protest song, Where Have All The Flowers Gone?
Duration: 26:23
Waxing Lyrical
Davie Scott waxes lyrical about one of the greatest folk stars of the sixties revival. The art of writing great lyrics is revealed in the songs of Bob Dylan.
Duration: 26:12
Songlines
John Cavanagh traces Bob Dylan's songwriting influences and explores the possible Scottish roots of his folk anthem, The Times They Are A-Changin'.
Duration: 26:07
Broadcasts
- Tue 2 Mar 2010 00:30±«Óãtv Radio Scotland Extra
- Tue 9 Mar 2010 00:30±«Óãtv Radio Scotland Extra
- Tue 11 Jan 2011 00:30±«Óãtv Radio Scotland
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