But Still We Sing

But Still We Sing

But Still We Sing

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But Still We Sing

"A Journey Through The Music of the Hebrides"

1979

0h 48m

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This BBC Bristol documentary, Narrated by Bert Lloyd looks at the Gaelic music of the Outer Hebrides. It won the Silver Harp award. Directed by Barrie Gavin.

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A.L. Lloyd

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