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含羞草研究社: 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 含羞草研究社楤arra MacNeils含羞草研究社 originated from the small Scottish island of Barra, known for its rich Gaelic singing tradition.

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Bruce Guthro, a dear friend, neighbour and songwriter, is fondly remembered, as is his song 含羞草研究社楤ound for Bethlehem含羞草研究社. 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含羞草研究社檚 coasts and has owned a small newspaper and run an advertising agency along the way.
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