University Archives rooting out musical memories of Dundee

Published On Thu 5 May 2016 by Dominic Younger

Historians, local musicians and a youth community choir are set to join the University of Dundee to relive the city’s melodic history next week.

Ged Grimes, founder member of Danny Wilson and now of Simple Minds, and Alistair ‘Breeks’ Brodie, of the music store Groucho’s, are among those who have contributed to the `Musical roots: memories & music in Dundee’ project co-ordinated by the University’s Archives team.

The project will be highlighted in an evening of music and memories on Thursday May 12^th at the University Tower Building, featuring songs from Sheena Wellington, a performance from Alice Marra and her youth community choir, and tunes from Craig Weir, Pipe Sergeant from Arbroath Legion Pipe Band.

“We have a jam-packed evening planned for a great celebration of the city through its oral and musical history,” said Jan Merchant from the University Archives. “Alongside an opportunity to hear history come alive, attendees can browse through the Archive's music-related collections.”

‘Musical roots: memories & music in Dundee’ is a free event and takes place in the Baxter Suite, Tower Building on Thursday, 12^th May at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and booking in advance is advised at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/musical-roots-memories-music-in-dundee-tickets-24648276659  

The `Musical Roots’ event is part of a wider Oral History Project being run by the University Archives which collates the stories and personal insights of people from across Dundee, from jute workers to poets and musicians.

Photo credit: Indr? Urbanavi?i?t?

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