Am Braighe 'S Am Bayou
Am Brà ighe's Am Bayou explores the themes and motivations that run through the music of Blair Douglas, a founder member of bands Runrig, Mactalla and Cliar.As a solo musician Blair has gone on to create a series of idiosyncratic and highly acclaimed compositions. His inspirations range from family and the Highland landscape to the Cajun sounds of New Orleans, and world events and politics, uniquely blended with Gaelic sounds in his last album, the widely-acclaimed 'Angels from the Ashes”. The title track from the album was composed by Blair in memory of all those who lost their lives on 9/11, and earlier this year was released as a single to assist the work of a Glasgow charity working with the families of Firefighters and Port Authority Police officers who lost their lives on that day.
In a rare TV interview, the programme takes the form of a travelogue following Blair from his home in Braes to the Bayou of Louisiana, as he visits the birthplace of his latest musical inspiration. He also visits New York and the inspiration and impetus that moved him to compose his 'Angels from the Ashes' .
The programme was funded by Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gaidhlig.