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David Keenan in session

Poet and songwriter David Keenan recorded live in session at Blackstaff studios in Belfast.

David Keenan recorded live in session. Originally from Dundalk, David Keenan is one of the most authentic and vital cultural voices to emerge on this island in recent years. His fourth album “Modern Mythologies” encapsulates so much of what is essential about David’s art – it is unflinchingly honest, unrelenting in its search for truth and self-acceptance and an unwavering rebellion against despair. On this week’s show, we hear David’s session recorded live at Blackstaff studios in Belfast and a chat with Stephen. There will also be music from David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Nathan Fake, Thumper and Cocteau Twins.

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BBC Radio Foyle & BBC Radio Ulster

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Music Played

  • David Bowie

    'Heroes'

  • Arcade Fire

    No Cars Go

  • Joshua Burnside

    Something Else

  • Dry Cleaning

    Joy

  • Television

    Days

  • Sharp Pins

    Popafangout

  • Large

    Standards & Practices

  • Public Enemy

    Fight The Power

  • Ailbhe Reddy

    That Girl

  • Underworld

    Techno Shinkansen

  • Yeah Yeah Yeahs

    Heads Will Roll

  • Ryan Vail

    Blackout

  • Nina Simone

    My Baby Just Cares For Me [HONNE Remix]

  • SAULT

    Don't Worry About What You Can't Control

  • The Jesus and Mary Chain & Hope Sandoval

    Sometimes Always

  • David Keenan

    We Live, We Learn, We Love [Stephen McCauley Session, BBC Blackstaff 03.10.25]

  • Lael Neale

    Electricity

  • David Bowie

    Where Are We Now?

  • David Bowie

    Sound And Vision [2013 Version]

  • The Future Sound of London

    Papua New Guinea

  • David Keenan

    Poison Water [Stephen McCauley Session, BBC Blackstaff 03.10.25]

  • David Keenan

    Incandescent Morning [Stephen McCauley Session, BBC Blackstaff 03.10.25]

  • Cocteau Twins

    Carolyn's Fingers

  • The Bothy Band

    The Kesh Jig/Give Us A Drink Of Water/The Flower Of The Flock/Famous Ballymote

  • Turnstile

    SEEIN' STARS

  • THUMPER

    There Will Be Blood

  • Bodega

    How Did This Happen?

  • Al Nicol

    Marylebone

  • Eppie

    Sunbathing In Winter

  • Depeche Mode

    Ghosts Again [Live In Mexico City]

  • Nathan Fake

    Slow Yamaha [Short Version]

  • Minnie Riperton

    Les Fleurs

  • Madra Salach

    I Was Just A Boy

  • Lou Reed

    Perfect Day

  • The Upsetters

    Return Of Django

  • Geese

    Cobra

Broadcast

  • Friday19:04
    BBC Radio Foyle & BBC Radio Ulster