taking our culture forward

 

The event organised to reveal the Manx Bard for 2017 featured some wonderful Manx music and a walk through the history of Manx poetry. We were privileged to be there and record a selection of the readings and performances which covered over 200 years of poetry and music on the Isle of Man.

  • 'Carrasdoo Men' by Esther Nelson, performed by Annie Kissack

  • 'To the Cushag's Friend' by Josephine Kermode, read by Bill Quine

  • 'Traa dy Liooar' by Cushag, read by Bill Quine

  • 'The Ballafletcher Cup' by Cushag, performed by Bill Quine

  • 'Men of Sealink' by Paul Lebiedzinski performed by Phil Gawne

  • 'Thatching Down South' by Paul Lebiedzinski performed by Phil Gawne

  • 'Maughold' by Stacey Astill

  • 'Cronk ny Arrey Laa' by Stacey Astill

  • 'The Scarecrow' by John 'Dog' Callister

  • 'Mann' by John 'Dog' Callister

  • 'There's a Boat in the Morning' by John 'Dog' Callister

  • 'Kitty the Mare' by John 'Dog' Callister

  • 'Sea Invocation' performed by Caarjyn Cooidjagh

  • 'The Pride of Port-le-Morra' performed by Paul Costain, with Caarjyn Cooidjagh

  • 'The Dim' performed by Caarjyn Cooidjagh

  • Mylecharaine's March & Moirrey ny Cainle performed by Mera Royle

  • New Blues for Harp performed by Mera Royle