Ceòl 's Craic Am Bràighe‘s Am Bayou

One of Scotland’s most highly acclaimed solo musicians is the subject of this documentary (MG Alba) first broadcast on BBC Scotland on 5th January 2005.

Am Bràighe‘s Am Bayou explores the themes and motivations that run through the music of Blair Douglas, a founder member of bands Runrig, Mactalla, and Cliar. His inspirations range from family and the Highland landscape to the Cajun sounds of New Orleans, world events and politics, uniquely blended with Gaelic sounds in his widely-acclaimed album, Angels from the Ashes. The title track from the album was composed by Blair in memory of all those who lost their lives on 9/11, and was released as a single to assist the work of a Glasgow charity working with the families of Firefighters and Port Authority Police officers who lost their lives on that day.

In a rare TV interview, the programme takes the form of a travelogue following Blair from his home in Braes to the Bayou of Louisiana, as he visits the birthplace of his latest musical inspiration. He also visits New York and the inspiration and impetus that moved him to compose his Angels from the Ashes.

Find out more at www.ceolscraic.org.

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Tha Am Bràighe ’s Am Bayou a’ rannsachadh nan tèaman agus nan tograidhean a tha a’ ruith tron cheòl aig Blàr Dùbhghlas, ball stèidhidh Runrig, Mactalla, agus Cliar. Tha am film ann an cruth cunntas-turais, a’ leantainn Blàr bho a dhachaigh sa Bhràighe gu Bayou ann an Louisiana agus e a’ sireadh brosnachadh ciùil.

Airson tuilleadh fiosrachaidh, theirigibh gu www.ceolscraic.org.