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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Megan Linford - First Day Of Spring
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Megan Linford - First Day Of Spring

First Day of Spring is the first release of the year to come from, exciting upcoming Folk Artist, Megan Linford. Feeling a strong connection with the Earth and it's movement through the seasons, Megan's writing depicts the journey through the harsh winter months into the breathe of the Spring, how this parallels with a change that came in Megans own life after feeling she was set free from a period in a difficult relationship. The album tells the journey through the seasons and the cold, the loss, the love, the happiness and the doubt along the way.Megan worked with a group of talented musicians and producers on this project. It is her biggest sound to date! Megan Linford - Guitar + Vocals Jack Beech - Bass Kris Walden - Drums Joe Gisby - Lead Guitar + Backing Vocals Tom Basson - Slide Guitar Jamie Wilson - CelloWritten and Arranged by Megan LinfordEngineered & Produced by Nicholas Bowen at Quay West StudiosMastered by Barry Grint at Alchemy MasteringVideo Shot & Produced by Tony Palmer


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Santa Cecilia Mariachi Band - La Cucaracha
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Santa Cecilia Mariachi Band - La Cucaracha

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