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Rona: Dileab Chlann Eardsaidh Raghnaill

Music documentary charting the life of one of Gaeldom's great characters - the revered singer, piper, storyteller and teacher Rona Lightfoot.

Pr貌gram aithriseach a bheir cunntas air beatha s脿r phearsa ann an saoghal na G脿idhlig - Rona Lightfoot. Tha i air urram a chosnadh mar sheinneadair, ph矛obaire agus i a' riochdachadh st貌ras de bheul-aithris, ce貌l agus 貌rain.

Rugadh i ann an Uidhist a Deas, agus chaidh a h-脿rach ann an teaghlach a bha air a bhogadh ann am beartas an dualchais. Tha 脿ireamh gun tomhas de ph矛obairean 's de sheinneadairean 貌ga air buanachd fhaighinn bho oideachaidh Rona. Tha i tric na bean an taighe aig c霉irmean far a bheil iarraidh mh貌r air a h-eirmseachd agus a t脿lant mar sgeulaiche, agus chan eil sian a choltas lughdachadh anns an tlachd a tha i 'gabhail ann am p矛obaireachd. Tha i nas trainge na bha i riamh, a' toirt breith aig farpuisean p矛obaireachd. Tha Rona Lightfoot na st貌ras n脿iseanta 矛nnte fh猫in, na tobar phr矛seil de dh'貌rain, de ghliocas agus de thoileachas do Gh脿idheil air feadh an t-saoghail.

Music documentary charting the life of one of Gaeldom's great characters - Rona Lightfoot. The revered singer, piper, storyteller and teacher carries a treasure trove of folklore, music and song with her.

Born in South Uist, Rona grew up in a family rich in tradition. There are countless young singers and pipers who have benefited from Rona's skill as a tutor. She has taught at feisean all over Scotland and has been an instructor at Ceolas on South Uist every year since its inception in 1996. Her ready wit and storytelling skills make her a popular MC at musical events, and her great love for piping remains undiminished.

Rona is busier than she has ever been, relishing the opportunity to judge at piping competitions and mentor young pipers. A national treasure, Rona Lightfoot continues to be a source of songs, wisdom and humour to the Gaels all over the world.

59 minutes

Last on

Sun 15 Mar 2020 21:00

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