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The soul surmising of Steve Stockman, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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David A Dunlop was born and raised in north Antrim; he divides his time between there and his home in west Donegal. He spent many years in education, both as a teacher and as a school leader; in those roles he exercised his passion to bring together young people from across the various political and religious traditions in Ireland, north and south, so as to encourage a shared understanding of their history and culture. His six novels, as with a number of musical dramas he wrote and pr...
Eilidh (pronounced EYElee) is a warm, engaging singer songwriter of startling clarity. With songs that cut straight to the heart, delightfully accurate guitar playing, and crystal clear vocals, Eilidh immediately connects with audiences everywhere. Having released 5 studio albums and an EP to date, Eilidh (from Derry, N. Ireland) is a hard-working independent artist who is driven by her desire to connect with people. This desire has seen her perform regularly across Norther...
Steve Stockman in conversation with Zach Trouton The trú was a mythological trio of poet-musicians in ancient Ulster. They were revered throughout the Celtic world, some believing their songs and stories came to them from the future. Others maintained that the trú were possessed by spirits during performance. As such, they were considered gatekeepers to the Otherworld. It’s here where this Northern Irish trio draws their inspiration. Zachary Trouton, Michael Mormecha and Dónal K...
The final part of Steve's conversation with Dana Masters at the 4 Corners Festival in Belfast. Recorded in February 2023 "It was an amazing evening with Dana sharing about her life growing up in the Southern States of the USA and how she ended up in Dromara. Indeed part 4 is for sure the climax of the whole evening. It begins with Dana taking a northern Irish boy home for his first southern Christmas and what her aunt who didn't allow white boyfriends says. From romance we find f...
By nature, Duke Special (aka Belfast’s Peter Wilson) is a curious person. He is curious about music, theatre, books, poetry, art, love, life, redemption, death and 78RPM records. All of this is evidenced by the variety of musical adventures throughout his career. He has released 16 albums and EPs, toured all over the world and has been involved in a diverse array of other projects. His new album, ‘Blood for Ghosts’, is the result of an encounter with an archive of old sheet music from the Pr...
In this part Dana speaks of being brought up in the southern States where she said, "blackness is bad and ugly and ignorant". Dana goes on to talk about how family, faith and music helped her to deal with the racism that wasn't so much about the colour of her skin as never feeling pretty.
From the north coast of Ireland, ferna (pronounced fear-na) aims to tell the stories that otherwise get lost in the noise. On a mission to amplify quiet sentiments and background characters, ferna delivers a sound that merges the organic and the electronic, filled with mixed emotions, fragile beauty and powerful hooks. ferna cut her teeth on the Belfast music scene, under her own name, Hannah McPhillimy, where she appeared alongside artists such as SOAK, Foy Vance and The Gloaming and ...
The Soul Surmise Podcast Autumn 23 series carries on with part 2 of the Dana Masters' interview at this year's 4 Corners Festival. Those who filled Fitzroy that night will remember an amazing evening of conversation about music and faith and social justice. For me it was a riveting conversation with someone who was gifted artistically but also insightful and articulate. Here in Part 2 (of 4) we look at how singing is pastoral or "almost like intercession"... singing with Kanye...singing...
Claire Mitchell is a writer and researcher from Belfast. A former sociologist in Queen's University Belfast, her current writing continues to dwell on people and everyday politics in Northern Ireland, using interviews, memoir, archives and storytelling. Author of three books and a wide range of journalism, essays and prose. www.clairemitchell.net
Dana was born and raised in South Carolina where her family, particularly her Grandmother were involved in the Civil Rights movement. She then moved to Minneapolis to study music and actually sang with Prince before another move to where everyone makes the big time, LA. There she met and fell in love with Andrew Masters which brought this amazing voice to Northern Ireland. As well as her solo gigs giving off a jazz ‘n soul sound, she was vocalist alongside Van Morrison for many years. T...
Steve talks to Belfast author and playwright Tony Macaulay about his latest work "Kill The Devil" co-written with Rwandan author Juvens Nsabimana "Shining a light on the remarkable, untold stories of reconciliation in Rwanda since the genocide in 1994, "Kill the Devil" is a love story between a survivor and a perpetrator of genocide in a lesson for our times and for all time..." https://tonymacaulayauthor.com/
Malcolm Lindsay is a highly regarded musician, arranger and producer. As an award-winning composer he has worked extensively for TV and film, while collaborating widely with national orchestras, leading artists and a diverse range of bands. Steve talks to Malcom via zoom about his career in music and his collaboration with PJ Moore & Mike McKenzie in the band PJ Moore & Co www.pjmooreandco.com The podcast includes excerpts from "Need to Believe" and "Next Time It Rains" from the al...
In an interview recorded over zoom Steve talks to Scottish singer/songwriter Ricky Ross (Deacon Blue) about his new book "Walking Back Home", his new record "Short Stories Vol. 2" and his upcoming Irish tour which includes a gig at Fitzroy Presbyterian Church in Belfast on Friday 25th November Tickets for Ricky's Belfast gig - or visit Ricky's website www.rickyross.com/
Steve talks to Belfast author and playwright Tony Macaulay about his writing career and his most recent publication "Little House on the Peace Line"
In an interview recorded over Zoom, Steve talks to Welsh singer/songwriter Martyn Joseph about his recent tour of America and his approach to the art and craft of songwriting and performance. Martyn will be performing at Fitzroy in Belfast on Thursday 24th November 2022 Tickets for this concert can be purchased here:- Martyn Joseph @ Fitzroy or go to Martyn's website - www.martynjoseph.net - and click on "Tour"
In an interview recorded in February 2022, Steve Stockman talks to Brian Houston about his new record due for release on 29th September. The interview concludes an unreleased demo version of "The Fool" and a bonus album track "Teresa", You can see Steve's review of the record here Brian Houston launches the record at The Empire on September 29th - tickets here For more information on Brian Houston visit his website
Brian Houston releases a Celtic worship album for St Patrick's Day... Uilleann Pipes, flutes, bodhrans, Irish Language... like a code to a deep spiritual stream... maybe his most adventurous record? Steve is in conversation with Brian and the podcast concludes with two "live-in-studio" recordings of songs from Anam Cara: "Óró sé bheatha abhail " & "Uisce Beatha (Water of Life)"Read Steve's review of Anam Cara in his "Soul Surmise Blog" Purchase the album from www.brianhouston.com
Steve Stockman with guest Norman McKinley MBE, former Executive Director UK Operations for the British Red Cross sharing how to be helpful in the war in Ukraine
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