Tha Mi fo Ghruaman sa Choille Ghruamaich
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
24 October 1958
Track ID
94352
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1958.107.2
Original Tape ID
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
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good