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Voice, visual and recording artists pay tribute to the Bard
Songs, poems and artist interviews in this behind-the-scenes story of the making of the Robert Burns Night app‘s exclusive audio recordings, from Saraband Books. Featuring Karine Polwart, Aly Macrae, Annie Grace, Corrina Hewat, Kirsty Grace and Drew Harris.
(Design: Scott Smyth / app developed with Spot Specific — special thanks to Graeme West / studio production Stephanie Harris and Stephen Paul)
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