World on 3 - Mary Ann Kennedy

Mary Ann Kennedy introduces a special programme from Ardgour in Scotland's Western Highlands, with sessions from two generations of Scottish musicians: Sandy Wright, a veteran singer who is now being acclaimed as the country's 'finest undiscovered songwriter', and The Bevvy Sisters, fronted by three Edinburgh singers who share a passion for Americana, vintage rarities and original songwriting. Radio 3 launches a week-long focus on Scotland today, and this World on 3 comes from Mary Ann's own studio at home on the shores of Loch Linnhe. This month sees the release of a major double album featuring the songs of Sandy Wright - one CD is his solo debut with his band The Toxic Cowboys, and the second is a tribute by major artists of the younger generation, with Sandy's songs recorded by Eddi Reader, Chris Wood, Kris Drever, Karine Polwart and others. In his 60th year, after a colourful career which included years in the army and working as a clown, maybe it is time for Sandy to get the recognition many think he deserves. Heather Macleod, Kaela Rowan and Lindsey Black are all established singers in their own right, coming together occasionally as The Bevvy Sisters, singing tight, three-part harmony songs from the days of the Andrews Sisters, as well as contemporary self-penned songs. Their debut album was released at the end of January. Friday 26th February Wright, Arr/ Dreever/McCusker: Steel and Stone Kris Drever Album: The Songs of Sandy Wright Navigator Records Navigator23 Mohamed Kamara: Living Stone Sierra Leon’s Refugee Allstars Album: Rise & Shine Cumbancha CMB-CD-18 Keita: Gaffou Salif Keita Album: La Difference Emarcy Records 8824026 Studio Session Sandy Wright & The Toxic Cowboys Sandy Wright (vocals/acoustic guitar/accordion/harmonium) Sarah McFadyen (vocal/fiddle/banjo) Joel Sanderson (cello) Ian Stoddart (drums/percussion) Dave Rattray (acoustic/electric guitars) Ruth Barrie (vocals/percussion) Wright: This Old House Sandy Wright & the Toxic Cowboys BBC Recording by engineer Nick Turner at Watercolour Music Studios, Ardgour, February 2010 Wright: Beads and Feathers Sandy Wright & the Toxic Cowboys BBC Recording by engineer Nick Turner at Watercolour Music Studios, Ardgour, February 2010 William Billings/Isaac Watts: Bear Creek Members of the Liberty Baptist Church, Henagar, AL Album: Awake my Soul –Traditional Sacred Harp Singing Awake Productions Trad: Jack Orion Laura Cortese Album: Blow the Candle out Laura Cortese Records 837101114219 Wright: The aliens have landed Sandy Wright & the Toxic Cowboys BBC Recording by engineer Nick Turner at Watercolour Music Studios, Ardgour, February 2010 Wright: My Shining Star Sandy Wright & the Toxic Cowboys BBC Recording by engineer Nick Turner at Watercolour Music Studios, Ardgour, February 2010 Alayenem Belo/Alsemanem Belu: Say you have never seen nor heard Zerfu Demissie Album: Akotet Terp Records Terp As-12 Debranotch/DJ Click: Batuta (DK ClicK rmx) Debranotch & DJ Click Album: Balkan Grooves Eastblok Music EBM016 Studio Session The Bevvy Sisters Heather MacLeod (vocals) Kaela Rowan (vocals) Lindsey Black (vocals) David Donnelly (guitar) James mackintosh (Percussion) Emma Smith (Double Bass) Donald Hey (Percussion) Donnelly: 1000 Miles The Bevvy Sisters BBC Recording by engineer Nick Turner at Watercolour Music Studios, Ardgour, February 2010 Macleod: Old mother earth The Bevvy Sisters BBC Recording by engineer Nick Turner at Watercolour Music Studios, Ardgour, February 2010 We dey find money Eric Showboy Akaeze & his Royal Ericos Album: Nigeria Afrobeat Soundway Records SNDWCD21 Black: Fine Lines The Bevvy Sisters BBC Recording by engineer Nick Turner at Watercolour Music Studios, Ardgour, February 2010 Rowan/Sunshine: Apocalypse The Bevvy Sisters BBC Recording by engineer Nick Turner at Watercolour Music Studios, Ardgour, February 2010 Wright: If I could build a ladder Sandy Wright & the Toxic Cowboys plus the Bevvy sisters BBC Recording by engineer Nick Turner at Watercolour Music Studios, Ardgour, February 2010