Amazing Grace

Amazing GraceThis episode is about one of the most well know songs in the english languge. A hymn by John Newton called Amazing Grace. Rory has done a deep dive finding an amazing connection to Ireland in this ballad. Listen in as they explore the life and times of a decrepid man who had a big hand in bringing about the end to the slave trade in the nineteenth century. Note: this talk about slavery could be triggery to some, please be advise that Rory & Máirtín are not historians and do their best to get it right. Like, share, comment! We would love to hear from you. If you would like to help out the show you can go to https://buymeacoffee.com/balladloungepodcast