Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
Paul McCallum talks to James MacLetchie. In Part 1C James notes how the advent of electricity marked a turning-point in Gaelic cèilidh culture, and Paul reflects that good singers would not necessarily be comfortable performing on a stage. Nevertheless he is encouraged by signs of natural musical ability in the local community. After MacBraynes he moved on to a Dominican centre helping people with drug or alcohol problems, where he mixed with people from all walks of life, and experienced a meaningful education.
Full summary and links here: guthan.wordpress.com/2025/02/28/paul-mccallum-in-conversation
Paul McCallum talks to James MacLetchie. In Part 1C James notes how the advent of electricity marked a turning-point in Gaelic cèilidh culture, and Paul reflects that good singers would not necessarily be comfortable performing on a stage. Nevertheless he is encouraged by signs of natural musical ability in the local community. After MacBraynes he moved on to a Dominican centre helping people with drug or alcohol problems, where he mixed with people from all walks of life, and experienced a meaningful education.
Full summary and links here: guthan.wordpress.com/2025/02/28/paul-mccallum-in-conversation
