Listen "Time Has Told Me"
Episode Synopsis
In the depths of lockdown during 2020 multi-award winning musician Karine Polwart offered to play a private gig for neighbour and local legend Al Beck just weeks before he would die from cancer.The resulting correspondence became an unexpectedly rewarding collaboration as they shared their love of music through Al's choice of songs. In this essay Karine considers the power of song to transport us to a place and time conjuring up important moments in our lives.Written and Presented by Karine Polwart
Producer by Peter McManus
Mixed by Sean Mullervy
Producer by Peter McManus
Mixed by Sean Mullervy
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