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Aaron’s Inspiration:

Countless women were involved in the movement to end slavery, but the stories of Glasgow born mother and daughter-in-law Jane Smeal (1801 - 1888) and Eliza Wigham (1820 - 1899) are particularly inspiring.

During the research for this song, I was deeply moved to read the work of many female poets and songwriters on the subject. Iron Bands features lines from the work of Sarah Forten and Susannah Watts. It seems that the detainment and selling of young black children struck a particular chord with Jane and Eliza who truly understood what it must feel like, as a mother, to have your child taken away from you.

Their contributions to a pamphlet titled ‘Address to the Women of Great Britain’ and an address to a young Queen Victoria were credited with helping to bring the UK’s involvement in the Caribbean Slave trade to an end. They, along with Agnes McLaren and Elizabeth Pease Nichol are name checked in this tribute. The melody of the song is inspired by the Irish tune ‘Rodney’s Glory’.

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from Despite the Wind and Rain, released November 25, 2022
Written & arranged by Aaron Jones

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Rachel Walker (Vocals)
Aaron Jones (Guitar)
Duncan Lyall (Keys)

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Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones Scotland, UK

Bringing together one of Scotland's finest Gaelic singers and songwriters with one of the country's foremost folk singers and accompanists, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones celebrate songs both from the traditional and contemporary repertoire with a focus on vocal harmony and sensitive arrangements. ... more

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