BandsForumofficer to give talk

The co-ordinator of the Londonderry Bands Forum, Derek Moore, will speak alongside Eibhlín Ní Dhochartaigh from Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on the open and honest engagement that took place in the lead up to the Fleadh and Pan Celtic Festival.

By Staff Reporter

Published 5th Oct 2014, 10:29 BST

They’ll jointly deliver the last of three Island Voices lectures this Autumn.

Prior to that, on October 23, the Tower Museum will host a lecture led by Dr Fred Freeman of the University of Edinburgh.

Entitled ‘The Irish in Scotland: The Songs of Robert Tannahill,’ it will focus on a collection of Scottish songs written in defence of 19th Century Irish emigrants to Scotland, and how this changed perceptions at the time.

Education Officer with Derry City Council’s Museum Service, Margaret Edwards, said: “The Island Voices series provides a real insight into our local musical heritage, and how this has had a wider impact beyond these shores.

“Derry has always been a city of music and these lectures will touch upon the many facets within our shared culture which have influenced our musical journey through history.”

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