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Musical Traditions: Lambeg Drum - Come Listen To Me Boys

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12/03/2001

Lambeg Drum - Come Listen To Me Boys

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BBC Four - Musical Traditions, Lambeg Drum - Come Listen To Me Boys

Exploring the distinctive culture of Northern Ireland’s Lambeg drummers.

It is one of the biggest, loudest and most difficult drums to play in the world. This programme explores the world of the Lambeg drum.

One of the biggest, loudest, and most difficult drums to play in the world, the Lambeg drum is mostly associated with 12th July Orange parades. But that is only part of the story. This programme explores the world of the men who follow and play it for ten months of the year. 

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A documentary series looking at the musical traditions of Northern Ireland.

A documentary series looking at the musical traditions of Northern Ireland.

For queries about this programme, please contact the Ulster-Scots Producer, Laura Spence at laura.spence@bbc.co.uk

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