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Following the threads of our heritage, a beginner鈥檚 guide to tapping out rhythm, and the forgotten poet of Donegal.

Rab finally gets to play a Lambeg, Ulster-Scots textile heritage in a new television series, and a festival for a forgotten poet.

Presenter Claire McCollum and textile historian Bruce Clark join the team to chat about 鈥淎 Stitch Through Time鈥 鈥 a new 成人快手1 series looking at our Ulster-Scots textile heritage.
Having watched them being set up, played and even painted, the moment has come when - under Willie Hill鈥檚 watchful eyes - Rab Lennox gets to grips with playing a Lambeg drum. 鈥淚 think I can drum鈥︹ takes on a whole new meaning!
Johnnie Crawford talks to Dr Pauline Holland about this week鈥檚 festival celebrating Frances Browne 鈥 known locally as 鈥淒onegal鈥檚 blind poet鈥.
Helen Mark completes this week鈥檚 Kintra team and as always, listeners are welcome to send their comments, feedback, details of an Ulster-Scots event they鈥檇 like to promote, or a good yarn to share 鈥 email the team at kintra@bbc.co.uk.

27 minutes

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  • Sun 3 Oct 2021 18:03