16 Jan - 2 Feb 2025
Workshop

Sing the Songs of Matt McGinn with Katherine MacDougall

Tickets

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Date
1st Feb 2025
Time
10.30am
Where
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Price
£8.20, £11.20 (includes booking fee) includes booking fee
Age restrictions
16+ years, 12 years +
Celtic Connections 2025 Proudly Presents Sing the Songs of Matt McGinn with Katherine MacDougall

1st Floor North Gallery, 10:30 – 12:00

Sing the Songs of Matt McGinn with Katherine Macleod

Matt McGinn was a prolific songwriter who was born in Gallowgate, Glasgow in 1928 and was a huge part of the folk revival in the 1960's. He worked as a teacher but was also an actor, playwright and poet. He wrote songs throughout his life for adults and children alike and drew inspiration from his Glasgow upbringing. Some of his most famous children's songs are: Jeely piece song, Skinny malinky long legs, Dundee ghost and the red yo yo. Sadly Matt McGinn passed away in 1977, aged just 49 but has left a wealth of great songs and literature behind him. 

The workshop will be based around the children's songs of Matt McGinn for all ages. 

Age Range Children 12+ and adults (children under 16 must be accompanied by adult)

Ability Open to all

Venue details

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
695 Argyle Street
Glasgow
G3 8AG
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