Book cover of ""Cadence of a Song"" biography of Margaret Fay Shaw, Gaelic folklore and Hebridean music history

Cadence of a Song: Margaret Fay Shaw Biography Guide

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Tags: biography book canna island cultural preservation fiona j mackenzie gaelic folklore hebridean history margaret fay shaw scottish culture scottish heritage traditional music
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About This Book

Cadence of a Song reveals the remarkable life of Margaret Fay Shaw, an American-born folklorist whose passion for Gaelic culture shaped a legacy that still influences Hebridean music and storytelling today.

What You’ll Discover

  • The journey from Pennsylvania and Paris to South Uist and Canna
  • Her groundbreaking preservation of Gaelic songs, customs, and oral traditions
  • Rare insights into her still and film photography documenting island life
  • Unseen stories from her travels, research, and partnership with John Lorne Campbell

Who This Book Is For

  • Readers of biography, folklore, and cultural history
  • Fans of Hebridean and Scottish heritage
  • Researchers, musicians, and enthusiasts of traditional Gaelic arts

Celebrate the life of a pioneering woman whose work continues to inspire. Order your copy today and immerse yourself in a timeless cultural legacy.

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