Special tribute to Dick Gaughan Collected Social & Political Songs 1971-2015 Mixtape showcasing some of Dick Gaughan's most overtly politically conscious work, together with a number of guitar led instrumentals.  Also featuring tracks by associated folk group Boys From The Lough and celtic rock legends Five Hand Reel . Part 1    ^^stream & download^^ TAP PLAY TWICE^^ Edinburgh man Dick Gaughan is an outstanding figure in the music world. As outlaw protest singer, storyteller and activist he is second to none. His songwriting & choice of cover versions never deviate from his key humanistic values & convictions. A man of the people who sings to empower people. Activism aside, he is a renowned guitarist and composer who has an amazingly textured voice. Both his worker's songs and Scottish ballads/laments have a deep warmth and colour to them seldom heard elsewhere. Part 2      ^^stream & download^^ TAP PLAY TWICE^...

Clan World Music Celtic music meets the world in this atmospheric, sometimes lively eclectic mixtape selection. All six continents are represented: the folk sounds of Scotland & Ireland, the US, Mexico, Chile & Jamaica, England & Spain, Thailand, Tibet, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Gambia, Senegal, Benin, Australia and some great international bands.  ^^stream & download^^ TAP PLAY TWICE^^     Highlighting Scottish groups the Battlefield Band and Clan Alba plus Gaelic singer Karen Matheson . Dick Gaughan is roundabouts, doing duets with Solas & Runrig as well as performing as part of Clan Alba. Field recordings of Choying Drolma who is a Tibetan folk artist and Buddhist nun. Cameo by the late Angie Stone rest in power. She backs up with a classic Stevie Wonder . Chilled & happy hit hi-life/fusion from Kokoroko and Osibisa (with a little help from some goat herders). Absolute classic from the late Bunny Wailer ; a very moving rendition of the spiritu...

  Something Old Something Borrowed Something New  Relaxing folk selection    ^^stream & download^^ TAP PLAY TWICE^^ Spotlights on the great Phil Ochs and US celtic roots band Solas . Modern interpretations of folk classics from Cara Dillon 's debut 2001 album. Original solo guitar master Davey Graham .   Continuous mix 2 hours 30 ^^download via above streaming link^^    

Folk Songs of Ireland & Scotland  Out of the north into the west and from the west unto the north.... Leftfield celtic folk mix with an interstellar cast of Irish and Scottish folk legends taking us along the mythical mystical musical high road. Christie Moore, Planxty, Ewan MacColl, Ian Campbell, Paul Brady, Andy Irvine, Dick Gaughan, The Pogues, The Chieftains & The Johnsons all lead the way.     ^^stream & download^^ TAP PLAY TWICE^^ A salute to the oft revolutionary music of Ewan MacColl & his wife & musical partner Peggy Seeger .with five tracks from between the 1950s & 1990s. Special spotlight also on great champions of Irish folk Christie Moore & Planxty . Rollicking good tunes by Shane McGowan & The Pogues from 1984 as well as from  Paul Brady (with and without  the Johnsons ) & Andy Irvine . Scottish balladeer & social revolutionary Dick Gaughan comes with some wonderful songs, including the Irish staple Ragl...