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Thulgag Bhòidheach

Date
Track ID 39643
Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1974.176.A10

Original Tape ID

SA1974.176

Summary

A rowing song from St Kilda. It is sung as if they are encouraging each wave to take them from Soay to the islands.

The contributor heard the song from Nandag's mother, who was nearing 90 years of age at the time.

Item Notes

Two verses. The first rendition is given in a form which the contributor was advised was 'correct'. The second rendition is as it was given to her by the tradition bearer.

Part of an interview regarding the collecting of material for the Lewis Gaelic song book, 'Eilean Fraoich'. The contributor was one of the original collectors.

Recording Location

County - Midlothian

Parish - Edinburgh

Village/Place - Edinburgh

Language

English, Gaelic

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good