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Original Tape ID

Program Choinnich 10.12.1997

Summary

Calum Johnston from Barra.

Four people who knew him well remember Calum Johnston from Barra, fifteen years after his death shortly after playing the pipes at Sir Compton MacKenzie's funeral. They describe his huge repertoire of music and song, and tales from oral tradition.

Item Subject/Person

Johnston, Calum [Calum Aonghais Chaluim]

Recording Location

County - Ross and Cromarty

Parish - Stornoway

Island - Lewis

Village/Place - Stornoway

Language

Gaelic

Collection

BBC

Source Type

Dat

Audio Quality

Good