‘Aos Dàna’ – John Purser’s ‘Scotland’s Music

'Aos Dàna' - John Purser's 'Scotland's Music

This year Aos Dàna concentrates entirely on just one book, Dr. Purser's long awaited second edition of his seminal 'Scotland's Music' outlining the immense musical traditions of the country. Over four days we follow the story in a series of Talks and Literature and concerts that bring the book to life, featuring many of Scotland's leading musicians. Purser is a prominent Skye-based writer and musicologist and in 2007 concluded his 50-part BBC Radio Scotland series (also called 'Scotland’s Music'), to rave reviews. John Purser was awarded the Services to Industry Award for his Radio Series, at the 2007 Traditional Music Awards. The Aos Dàna festival explores many aspects of this fascinating adventure in words and music from the Stone Age to the present day, and those attending will discover the distinctive music that emerged as Scottish society evolved over the centuries and which contributes to our sense of nationhood today. Throughout the Festival John Purser will be signing copies of his book, price £30. "Nothing like this cornucopia of discovery, this magisterial survey of the nation’s musical heritage . . . has been attempted, let alone achieved with such distinction and authority." Scotland on Sunday

Date: 12/07/08
Start Time: 09:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, TDC main hall
Audience Numbers: 0
Type: Talks and Literature