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A' Choille Ghruamach

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1976.176.B7

Original Tape ID

SA1976.176

Summary

In this emigrant's song, the bard tells of his experiences after going to Nova Scotia in 1819. He tells of being lonely, and of the hardship faced by the early settlers.

Item Notes

The song was composed by John MacLean (Bàrd Tighearna Chola) born in Caolas, Tiree, in 1787.

See:
'Na Bàird Thirisdeach' (An t-Urr.Eachann Camshron deas. 1932) p. 74

Recording Location

County - Inverness-shire

Parish - Barra

Island - Vatersay

Language

Gaelic

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good