Show Notes
Deirdre Graham chats with singer, musician and activist Rachel Newton about a couple of waulking songs that reveal injustices towards women, how women's voice was empowered, and what that means to performers today.
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Credits Hosted by Deirdre Graham Recorded and edited by Deirdre Graham Further editing and mix by James Lindsay Transcriptions by Emilie Owens Podcast artwork by Elly Lucas Photographs by Magnus Graham
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