Thulgag Bhòidheach
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
39643
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1974.176.A10
Original Tape ID
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
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good