The Sacred Sounds of Northern Scotland

The Sacred Sounds of Northern Scotland

Scotland is home to an incredible wealth and variety of sacred song traditions with unique and varied histories, providing soundtracks to peoples’ daily lives for generations. In this illustrated talk, I explore some of these traditions including Gaelic psalmody, hymnody and bàrdachd, and gospel hymnody in North-East Scottish fishing communities. Drawing on some of the many field recordings made over the last 20 years, the talk explores the repertoires and roles of sacred singing both in the past and the present day.

Presented By: Frances Wilkins, University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Institute

May 20, 2025 11:59 PM Scotland Time; 7:00 PM Eastern Time USA

Presentation will be recorded and posted on www.houseofburnett.org.

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