Identifier NumberNS008017
TitleOran
Alternative Title
AirTha tighinn fodham eirigh
First Line Chorus
First Line VerseAir feasgar Sabaid samhradh dhomh
ClassificationsHumorous , Local events and characters
SubjectsBard's brother , Sunburn
StructureFour line verse / Four line chorus
Place Of OriginNova Scotia
Composer First NameDan Alex
Composer Last NameMacDonald
Composer PatronymicDòmhnall Alasdair mac Iain 'ic Aonghais
Composer Dates1885 - 1972
Composer GenderMale
CommunityFramboise
CountyRichmond
Era Of Poetry20th century
Original FormatPublication
Singer
Singer Location
Date Recorded
CollectorEunice Lively
Collection Title
Collection LocationBeaton Institute
Collection NumberPAM G 168
Publication TitleSongs from Framboise
EditorEffie Rankin , Kay MacDonad
Publisher
Publication Date1986
Page Number40
Online Accesslink
Notes 1Dan Alex MacDonald was born in North Framboise. His father also hailed from North Framboise, whereas his mother, Annie Munroe, came from Canoe Lake, near Gabarus. Both of his parents were descendants of immigrants from North Uist. He ran a farm, operated a saw mill and raised a family of three boys, three girls and a foster son. Dan Alex was a well respected bard and is best known for his song in prasie of Cape Breton, " 'Se Ceap Breatainn Tìr Mo Ghràidh". - Beaton Institute website
Notes 2Verses composed for the bard's brother Dan,
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