An Airdrie poet will be part of a memorable TV celebration of the national Bard on Thursday night. Len Pennie plays a key role in the prestigious BBC Scotland Burns Night 2024 broadcast recorded with the BBC Scottish Symphony at Glasgow City Halls.
Len is one of the talented musicians and spoken word performers joining presenter Alistair Heather.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The contemporary and traditional mix of musicians includes Kyle Falconer from The View, members of Mànran, Michelle McManus, Georgia Cécile and Shereen Cutkelvin.Also joining Len are pipers from World Champions Peoples Ford Boghall & Bathgate Caledonia Pipe band, BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the year, Amy Laurenson and Young Jazz Musician of the year, Ben Shankland.Len has received widespread acclaim for her work in destigmatising mental ill health, promoting equality for women and the freedom of expression in the Scots language.Since her October 2020 poem I’m No Havin’ Children was penned, Len’s Scots Word of the Day videos have reached worldwide audiences on TikTok.Already recognised as an accomplished and exciting poet, Len has seen her work studied in schools across Lanarkshire and Scotland.Presenter Alistair Heather said: “Burns is the poet of love, romantic and fraternal.“He was the passionate
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