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Brìghde Chaimbeul's Scottish small pipes and the late philosopher and musician Roger Scruton

September 10, 2020

Brìghde Chaimbeul's Scottish small pipes and the late philosopher and musician Roger Scruton

It’s not every other day that an album of traditional bagpipe tunes makes a “best album” list. Brìghde Chaimbeul’s done it with her first album. She’s the 21-year old musician from Skye who’s changing the audience and sound of pipes music. …

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Famous pipers: PM John MacLean

September 10, 2020

Famous pipers: PM John MacLean

My father, John MacLean, was born in the solitary house on the small tidal island of Kirkibost, North Uist, where his father, Angus, was the herdsman.

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How Ireland's tradition of blind musicians led to a new vision for orchestral music

September 10, 2020

How Ireland's tradition of blind musicians led to a new vision for orchestral music

Within the Irish ‘uilleann’ piping tradition, there existed two particularly famous blind musicians, both from County Clare. The fame of Pádraig O’Briain …

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Irish Jig on Fiddle & Uilleann Pipes - Cherish the Ladies - Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson

September 10, 2020

Irish Jig on Fiddle & Uilleann Pipes - Cherish the Ladies - Caitlin Finley & Will Woodson

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Patrick O'Hare Uilleann Pipes - Reed making

September 10, 2020

Patrick O'Hare Uilleann Pipes - Reed making

Hello everyone Welcome to my Facebook pages where I will post pictures of the Uilleann Pipes that I manufacture.

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