A Brief History of Christmas in Scotland: The Extremis Publishing Podcast
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In this festively-themed podcast, archaeologist and Scottish history expert Dr Murray Cook talks with film history and literature scholar Dr Tom Christie about the history of Christmas in Scotland. They discuss the various festive traditions which have developed over the centuries, comparing yuletide celebrations at home and abroad, to explore what makes a modern Scottish Christmas. This podcast is Copyright © Extremis Publishing Ltd., all rights reserved.

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Magic Jones - What Can I Offer? [Original Rock Song]
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Magic Jones - What Can I Offer? [Original Rock Song]

This song comes from my heart. I meant to write a Christmas song, and in a way it is, but it definitely doesn't seem to be a usual Christmas-time offering. For that, I apologize, but at the same time, I'm glad this is what came of this week.

Nigel Tamchin - "It Don't Mean a Thing"
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Nigel Tamchin - "It Don't Mean a Thing"

Written and performed by Nigel K. TamchinAugust 2010

Deus Ex Machina- Replay and outro
06:05
Deus Ex Machina- Replay and outro

Replay and Outro (written, produced, performed by Mel Croucher, vocals Ian Dury, Jon Pertwee) from Deus Ex Machina (1984)

Diplomat
04:15
Diplomat

'Diplomat' by Lennox Campbell AKA Biggz Manifest‘Diplomat’ is 2/3 remixes that Lennox Campbell aka Biggz Manifest has produced in collaboration with India Wasted Standard Control. This remix features a light tropical beat that shows a West Indian influence. Lennox Campbell AKA Manifest Productions is a Song Writer, Composer, Engineer and Composer from South East London. For the last 30 years he has been in the music industry, creating all kinds of genres, mainly a mix of Jazz, Soul, Reggae and Pop. His label, 'Ghetto Born But Raised' currently holds 18 tracks, all of which are available on Jeeni.His influences are what he grew up listening to from the 70's to the early 90's, harboring lyrics on topics that bother him and his friend/singer J Wills. This is mainly the voice of struggle, injustice and corruption. Their groove is a true fusion of life growing up in England.  

Magic Jones - What Can I Offer? [Original Rock Song]
04:43
Magic Jones - What Can I Offer? [Original Rock Song]

This song comes from my heart. I meant to write a Christmas song, and in a way it is, but it definitely doesn't seem to be a usual Christmas-time offering. For that, I apologize, but at the same time, I'm glad this is what came of this week.


Nigel Tamchin - "It Don't Mean a Thing"
03:25
Nigel Tamchin - "It Don't Mean a Thing"

Written and performed by Nigel K. TamchinAugust 2010


Deus Ex Machina- Replay and outro
06:05
Deus Ex Machina- Replay and outro

Replay and Outro (written, produced, performed by Mel Croucher, vocals Ian Dury, Jon Pertwee) from Deus Ex Machina (1984)


Diplomat
04:15
Diplomat

'Diplomat' by Lennox Campbell AKA Biggz Manifest‘Diplomat’ is 2/3 remixes that Lennox Campbell aka Biggz Manifest has produced in collaboration with India Wasted Standard Control. This remix features a light tropical beat that shows a West Indian influence. Lennox Campbell AKA Manifest Productions is a Song Writer, Composer, Engineer and Composer from South East London. For the last 30 years he has been in the music industry, creating all kinds of genres, mainly a mix of Jazz, Soul, Reggae and Pop. His label, 'Ghetto Born But Raised' currently holds 18 tracks, all of which are available on Jeeni.His influences are what he grew up listening to from the 70's to the early 90's, harboring lyrics on topics that bother him and his friend/singer J Wills. This is mainly the voice of struggle, injustice and corruption. Their groove is a true fusion of life growing up in England.