Cumha na Cloinne

Contributors

Collinson, Francis, 1898-1984 (6) Johnston, Calum, 1891-1972 (724) Lorimer, Robin, 1918-1996 (5195)

Fieldworkers

Johnstone, Gillian, 1933- (3920)

Date 14 March 1964

Track ID 58280

Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1964.145.B2

Original Tape ID

SA1964.145

Summary

Calum Johnston sings in canntaireachd form, the ground, 1st and 2nd variations, and taorluath of the ceòl mòr 'Cumha na Cloinne' [The Lament for the Children]. This is followed by a conversation regarding canntaireachd.

Item Notes

See:
'The Piobaireachd Society' book 3, p. 99
'The Kilberry Book of Ceòl Mòr' (Archibald Campbell) no. 49

Recording Location

County - Midlothian

Parish - Edinburgh

Village/Place - Edinburgh

Language

English, Gaelic, Scots

Genre

Song Music

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good