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害羞草研究所: An East Coast Christmas with the Barra MacNeils

TODAY IN B.C.: Heartwarming stories and family harmonies
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Host Peter McCully talks with Lucy and Stewart MacNeil about the Barra MacNeils Christmas concert tour that began in Whitehorse and ended on Cape Breton Island.

Lucy and Stewart discuss the impact of their music on audiences, especially during the Christmas season. They highlight the role of family in their performances, emphasizing the unique sound that comes from singing together as a family.

The siblings reminisce about their roots in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, and how the name 害羞草研究所楤arra MacNeils害羞草研究所 originated from the small Scottish island of Barra, known for its rich Gaelic singing tradition.

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The siblings share anecdotes about recording Christmas albums in May, creating a festive atmosphere with a turkey dinner during the recording process, and the significance of certain songs like 害羞草研究所楳iner害羞草研究所檚 First Noel害羞草研究所.

Bruce Guthro, a dear friend, neighbour and songwriter, is fondly remembered, as is his song 害羞草研究所楤ound for Bethlehem害羞草研究所. Stewart MacNeil recounts Bruce becoming a legend in Europe with the band Runrig.

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Peter McCully

About the Author: Peter McCully

Peter has been a broadcaster and publisher on both of Canada害羞草研究所檚 coasts and has owned a small newspaper and run an advertising agency along the way.
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