Celtic Zone - Cunningham's Conversations

Phil Cunningham revisits two fascinating series from the BBC Radio Scotland archive. 'Cunningham and Company' sees Phil in relaxed conversation with musical luminaries; and in 'Secret Scots', Phil speaks to well-loved musicians who hail from the United States, but are proud to have traced their roots back to Scotland. RUNNING ORDER: Timings are approximate and are given in hours and minutes from the start of the zone. 0.01 CUNNINGHAM & COMPANY: Lonnie Donegan (First broadcast in 1999) In this programme, recorded before his death in 2002, Lonnie discusses his career and musical tastes; and reveals his true feelings on the ‘novelty’ hit that made him a star. 0.29 SECRET SCOTS: Roseanne Cash (First broadcast in 2007) Phil Cunningham speaks to well-known Americans who’ve traced their lineage back to Scotland. In this episode, Roseanne Cash discusses her link to our country. 0.55 CUNNINGHAM & COMPANY: Jerry Douglas (First broadcast in 1998) The resonator guitar player speaks to Phil about his life and career, and chooses some favourite pieces of music. 1.56 SECRET SCOTS: Glen Campbell (First broadcast in 2007) Phil Cunningham speaks to well-known Americans who’ve traced their lineage back to Scotland. In this episode, Glen Campbell discusses his link to our country. 2.23 CUNNINGHAM & COMPANY: Martin Carthy (First broadcast in 1998) The renowned and hugely influential English folk singer and guitarist joins Phil to talk life, music and inspiration; and chooses some of his favourite tracks of all time. 3.07 SECRET SCOTS: Tom Paxton (First broadcast in 2007) Phil Cunningham speaks to well-known Americans who’ve traced their lineage back to Scotland. In this episode, folk singer Tom Paxton discusses his ancestral link. 3.33 CUNNINGHAM & COMPANY: Eddi Reader (First broadcast in 1998) Eddi welcomes Phil into her home for a right good blether. The pair talk life, love and music; and Eddi chooses some of her own favourite tracks. 4.30 CUNNINGHAM & COMPANY: Simon Nicol (First broadcast in 1998) Having enjoyed success with Fairport Convention, The Albion Band, and a host of other musical projects, Simon’s got a fair few tales to tell, and he shares them with Phil in this hour-long special.