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| ISBN | Cover | Title | Author | Publisher | Year | Description | Ref. |
| 1898218102 | |
Democratic Muse, The: Folk Music Revival in Scotland | Munro, Ailie | Scottish Cultural Press | 1996 | A study of the revival of traditional folk music in Scotland which deals with performances in ceilidhs, folk clubs and festivals. There is also a section on the revival in Gaelic songs. | 599 |
| 1840170190 | |
Jimmy Shand Story, The | Cameron, Ian | Scottish Cultural Press | 1998 | A biography of the accordianist Jimmy Shand (1908-2000), one of the best-known musicians Scotland has ever produced. It includes details of his compositions, arrangements and recordings. | 600 |
| 1576073432 | |
Celtic Music: Tradition and Transformation in Ireland, Scotland and Beyond | Cadden, Jerry A | ABC-CLIO | 2004 | This study of Scottish and Irish music traces the origins and development of Celtic music, including song, dance and instrumental music. Recent phenomena, such as the success of "Riverdance", are examined and are used to trace the modern history of this important facet of Scottish and Irish culture. | 1133 |
| 1841582905 | |
MacPherson's Rant: And Other Tales of the Scottish Fiddle | McHardy, Stua | Birlinn | 2004 | With increasing interest in traditional fiddle music, this book about the history of the instrument puts its present popularity into perspective. The book looks at the instrument`s history, its repertoire and the role played by fiddlers over hundreds of years. | 1192 |