Lorna Simes
@lornasimes.bsky.social
Writer & broadcaster. Host of Global Heartbeat @ncpr. Author of Weight Not Wind & Questions After Dark. Runs on tea & biccies.
Will travel for the arts.
NH, USA/Glasgow, Scotland. 🏴
www.ncpr.org
Will travel for the arts.
NH, USA/Glasgow, Scotland. 🏴
www.ncpr.org
My Victoria Threlfall print ‘Benediction’ is home.
Her work sits at the intersection of art & engineering — precise line work, thoughtful structure, & a beating heart.
I love how she plays with colour, perspective, texture & light.
If only a photo could do it justice.
Her work sits at the intersection of art & engineering — precise line work, thoughtful structure, & a beating heart.
I love how she plays with colour, perspective, texture & light.
If only a photo could do it justice.
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
My Victoria Threlfall print ‘Benediction’ is home.
Her work sits at the intersection of art & engineering — precise line work, thoughtful structure, & a beating heart.
I love how she plays with colour, perspective, texture & light.
If only a photo could do it justice.
Her work sits at the intersection of art & engineering — precise line work, thoughtful structure, & a beating heart.
I love how she plays with colour, perspective, texture & light.
If only a photo could do it justice.
Happy Saint Andrew’s Day. 🏴
Join me for an hour of music from Scotland on Global Heartbeat, 9pm ET, on @ncpr and online from anywhere at www.ncpr.org.
Join me for an hour of music from Scotland on Global Heartbeat, 9pm ET, on @ncpr and online from anywhere at www.ncpr.org.
November 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Happy Saint Andrew’s Day. 🏴
Join me for an hour of music from Scotland on Global Heartbeat, 9pm ET, on @ncpr and online from anywhere at www.ncpr.org.
Join me for an hour of music from Scotland on Global Heartbeat, 9pm ET, on @ncpr and online from anywhere at www.ncpr.org.
IBlueprints by Marcus du Sautoy handed me a mirror — to the way I write, think, make & intuit.
It’s about creativity, through the lens of maths: invisible structures that shape how artists, writers, & musicians create.
I finally realized: “this is how I work”.
Poet brain + engineer brain = me.
It’s about creativity, through the lens of maths: invisible structures that shape how artists, writers, & musicians create.
I finally realized: “this is how I work”.
Poet brain + engineer brain = me.
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 AM
IBlueprints by Marcus du Sautoy handed me a mirror — to the way I write, think, make & intuit.
It’s about creativity, through the lens of maths: invisible structures that shape how artists, writers, & musicians create.
I finally realized: “this is how I work”.
Poet brain + engineer brain = me.
It’s about creativity, through the lens of maths: invisible structures that shape how artists, writers, & musicians create.
I finally realized: “this is how I work”.
Poet brain + engineer brain = me.
With thanks to Jude Rogers for this piece on one of my heroes, on and off stage.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
‘I never wanted to sing into a vacuum’: Scottish folk pioneer Dick Gaughan’s fight for his lost music
A skilled interpreter and social justice champion, Gaughan is a hero to the likes of Richard Hawley and Billy Bragg. Yet much of his work has been stuck in limbo for decades – until a determined fan s...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
With thanks to Jude Rogers for this piece on one of my heroes, on and off stage.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Axing the Iain Anderson show isn’t “schedule refresh.” It’s a loss to Scottish culture. Iain’s programme has been a place of warmth, discovery and musical storytelling for decades. Please consider signing the petition to save the show.
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Sign the Petition
Save The Iain Anderson Show – Reverse the BBC Radio Scotland decision
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November 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Axing the Iain Anderson show isn’t “schedule refresh.” It’s a loss to Scottish culture. Iain’s programme has been a place of warmth, discovery and musical storytelling for decades. Please consider signing the petition to save the show.
c.org/FwnRN2ytYw
c.org/FwnRN2ytYw
Wilde reborn in technicolour.
A superb Earnest from Sonia Friedman / National Theatre — deftly paced, beautifully designed, and full of life.
Fry’s Lady Bracknell commands, the ensemble sparkles, and every line lands.
#TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest
A superb Earnest from Sonia Friedman / National Theatre — deftly paced, beautifully designed, and full of life.
Fry’s Lady Bracknell commands, the ensemble sparkles, and every line lands.
#TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest
November 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Wilde reborn in technicolour.
A superb Earnest from Sonia Friedman / National Theatre — deftly paced, beautifully designed, and full of life.
Fry’s Lady Bracknell commands, the ensemble sparkles, and every line lands.
#TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest
A superb Earnest from Sonia Friedman / National Theatre — deftly paced, beautifully designed, and full of life.
Fry’s Lady Bracknell commands, the ensemble sparkles, and every line lands.
#TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest
Just spent an hour in the company of @marcgooderham.bsky.social ‘s work at Taylor Jones & Son in Deal, Kent.
Few artists capture atmosphere like Marc — and the pieces in New York, London, Deal are among his finest.
This is the final weekend, do catch it if you can.
Few artists capture atmosphere like Marc — and the pieces in New York, London, Deal are among his finest.
This is the final weekend, do catch it if you can.
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Just spent an hour in the company of @marcgooderham.bsky.social ‘s work at Taylor Jones & Son in Deal, Kent.
Few artists capture atmosphere like Marc — and the pieces in New York, London, Deal are among his finest.
This is the final weekend, do catch it if you can.
Few artists capture atmosphere like Marc — and the pieces in New York, London, Deal are among his finest.
This is the final weekend, do catch it if you can.
Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Archie Fisher — writer, musician, and one of the great gentle voices of folk music.
It was Archie’s show that first gave me my love of folk music, and his kindness that encouraged me to become a broadcaster. Rest easy, old friend, I will miss you dearly.
It was Archie’s show that first gave me my love of folk music, and his kindness that encouraged me to become a broadcaster. Rest easy, old friend, I will miss you dearly.
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Archie Fisher — writer, musician, and one of the great gentle voices of folk music.
It was Archie’s show that first gave me my love of folk music, and his kindness that encouraged me to become a broadcaster. Rest easy, old friend, I will miss you dearly.
It was Archie’s show that first gave me my love of folk music, and his kindness that encouraged me to become a broadcaster. Rest easy, old friend, I will miss you dearly.
Tonight on Global Heartbeat, we travel to Vermont to meet folk duo Eloise & Co. — Becky Tracy and Rachel Bell.
Their music dances between Celtic, French bal folk, and Québécois traditions.
Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. ET on NCPR.org for our conversation and Music from their new project Avec Elodie.
Their music dances between Celtic, French bal folk, and Québécois traditions.
Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. ET on NCPR.org for our conversation and Music from their new project Avec Elodie.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Tonight on Global Heartbeat, we travel to Vermont to meet folk duo Eloise & Co. — Becky Tracy and Rachel Bell.
Their music dances between Celtic, French bal folk, and Québécois traditions.
Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. ET on NCPR.org for our conversation and Music from their new project Avec Elodie.
Their music dances between Celtic, French bal folk, and Québécois traditions.
Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. ET on NCPR.org for our conversation and Music from their new project Avec Elodie.
A brilliant day at Knowlton Literary Festival! Louise Penny & Eliza Reid — fierce, funny, and full of insight. We toasted 20 years of Still Life and cheered Death on the Island — two milestones, one marvellous afternoon.
October 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
A brilliant day at Knowlton Literary Festival! Louise Penny & Eliza Reid — fierce, funny, and full of insight. We toasted 20 years of Still Life and cheered Death on the Island — two milestones, one marvellous afternoon.
Global Heartbeat — tonight at 9 PM ET on NCPR
Kinetic Spirits — from Kinshasa’s scrap-built beats to Reykjavík’s softest hush.
Featuring KOKOKO!, Ibibio Sound Machine, Liraz, Tinariwen, Brìghde Chaimbeul & more.
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Kinetic Spirits — from Kinshasa’s scrap-built beats to Reykjavík’s softest hush.
Featuring KOKOKO!, Ibibio Sound Machine, Liraz, Tinariwen, Brìghde Chaimbeul & more.
www.ncpr.org
NCPR: North Country Public Radio
Member-supported public radio for the North Country serving communities in the Adirondacks, the St. Lawrence Valley, the Champlain Valley, the Thousand Islands, Jefferson County, Lewis County and the ...
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October 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Global Heartbeat — tonight at 9 PM ET on NCPR
Kinetic Spirits — from Kinshasa’s scrap-built beats to Reykjavík’s softest hush.
Featuring KOKOKO!, Ibibio Sound Machine, Liraz, Tinariwen, Brìghde Chaimbeul & more.
www.ncpr.org
Kinetic Spirits — from Kinshasa’s scrap-built beats to Reykjavík’s softest hush.
Featuring KOKOKO!, Ibibio Sound Machine, Liraz, Tinariwen, Brìghde Chaimbeul & more.
www.ncpr.org
Global Heartbeat turns one on NCPR tonight — and ten years old overall.
A decade of rhythm, story, and song, and a year of Sunday nights together.
Join me at 9 PM ET on NCPR or stream at ncpr.org.
A decade of rhythm, story, and song, and a year of Sunday nights together.
Join me at 9 PM ET on NCPR or stream at ncpr.org.
NCPR: North Country Public Radio
Member-supported public radio for the North Country serving communities in the Adirondacks, the St. Lawrence Valley, the Champlain Valley, the Thousand Islands, Jefferson County, Lewis County and the ...
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October 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Global Heartbeat turns one on NCPR tonight — and ten years old overall.
A decade of rhythm, story, and song, and a year of Sunday nights together.
Join me at 9 PM ET on NCPR or stream at ncpr.org.
A decade of rhythm, story, and song, and a year of Sunday nights together.
Join me at 9 PM ET on NCPR or stream at ncpr.org.
Episode one of The Hack (ITV) is theatre by other means: razor-sharp writing, performances that crackle, and David Tennant as Nick Davies slyly stepping through the fourth wall. Journalism meets drama — and it’s electric.
September 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Episode one of The Hack (ITV) is theatre by other means: razor-sharp writing, performances that crackle, and David Tennant as Nick Davies slyly stepping through the fourth wall. Journalism meets drama — and it’s electric.
Legendary Bassist Danny Thompson Has Died | News | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
Legendary bass player Danny Thompson has died. The musician's passing was confirmed officially by his team a few moments ago; Danny Thompson passed away
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September 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Just out of Creditors at the Orange Tree — Farrell quietly devastating as Adolph, Dance coolly menacing, James gloriously elusive. Cruelty, wit and regret tangled tight; laughter that catches in your throat. Intimate, unsettling, unforgettable. #theatre
September 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Just out of Creditors at the Orange Tree — Farrell quietly devastating as Adolph, Dance coolly menacing, James gloriously elusive. Cruelty, wit and regret tangled tight; laughter that catches in your throat. Intimate, unsettling, unforgettable. #theatre
Juniper Blood at the Donmar — Bartlett at his most merciless: a brutal, beautiful reckoning between family and planet, colliding in a final image that left the theatre in stunned silence.
September 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Juniper Blood at the Donmar — Bartlett at his most merciless: a brutal, beautiful reckoning between family and planet, colliding in a final image that left the theatre in stunned silence.
Never underestimate the power and the joy of a jumpy, sweaty, singing ‘til your throat gives out gig from your favorite rock and roll band to cure what ails you.
What a gig in Glasgow last night. #HMHB
What a gig in Glasgow last night. #HMHB
September 20, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Never underestimate the power and the joy of a jumpy, sweaty, singing ‘til your throat gives out gig from your favorite rock and roll band to cure what ails you.
What a gig in Glasgow last night. #HMHB
What a gig in Glasgow last night. #HMHB
Tonight on Global Heartbeat we travel from Sweden to Spain, Australia to Mali, and finally home to Scotland. And to finish, a storming live track from Skerryvore’s 20th anniversary Live at Floors Castle album!
Join me, 9 pm ET, only on @ncpr www.ncpr.org
Join me, 9 pm ET, only on @ncpr www.ncpr.org
NCPR: North Country Public Radio
Member-supported public radio for the North Country serving communities in the Adirondacks, the St. Lawrence Valley, the Champlain Valley, the Thousand Islands, Jefferson County, Lewis County and the ...
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September 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Tonight on Global Heartbeat we travel from Sweden to Spain, Australia to Mali, and finally home to Scotland. And to finish, a storming live track from Skerryvore’s 20th anniversary Live at Floors Castle album!
Join me, 9 pm ET, only on @ncpr www.ncpr.org
Join me, 9 pm ET, only on @ncpr www.ncpr.org
And for two hours last night, all was right in this world.
A beautiful show from legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Garnet Rogers, celebrating the start of the 43rd season of the inimitable Homegrown Coffee House in Needham, MA.
A beautiful show from legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Garnet Rogers, celebrating the start of the 43rd season of the inimitable Homegrown Coffee House in Needham, MA.
September 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
And for two hours last night, all was right in this world.
A beautiful show from legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Garnet Rogers, celebrating the start of the 43rd season of the inimitable Homegrown Coffee House in Needham, MA.
A beautiful show from legendary Canadian singer/songwriter Garnet Rogers, celebrating the start of the 43rd season of the inimitable Homegrown Coffee House in Needham, MA.
Heading to print, my next poetry collection: Questions After Dark! 🌙
From judgmental sofas + missing socks to werewolves with imposter syndrome — a funny, surreal, and sometimes absurd book written about and for “those nights” as a reminder that you’re not alone when night’s questions creep in…
From judgmental sofas + missing socks to werewolves with imposter syndrome — a funny, surreal, and sometimes absurd book written about and for “those nights” as a reminder that you’re not alone when night’s questions creep in…
September 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Heading to print, my next poetry collection: Questions After Dark! 🌙
From judgmental sofas + missing socks to werewolves with imposter syndrome — a funny, surreal, and sometimes absurd book written about and for “those nights” as a reminder that you’re not alone when night’s questions creep in…
From judgmental sofas + missing socks to werewolves with imposter syndrome — a funny, surreal, and sometimes absurd book written about and for “those nights” as a reminder that you’re not alone when night’s questions creep in…
It’s Global Heartbeat day!
Fresh sounds from The Gothard Sisters, a classic from from Llan de Cubel, and a world of music in between.
9pm ET on @ncpr → www.ncpr.org
Fresh sounds from The Gothard Sisters, a classic from from Llan de Cubel, and a world of music in between.
9pm ET on @ncpr → www.ncpr.org
NCPR: North Country Public Radio
Member-supported public radio for the North Country serving communities in the Adirondacks, the St. Lawrence Valley, the Champlain Valley, the Thousand Islands, Jefferson County, Lewis County and the ...
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September 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
It’s Global Heartbeat day!
Fresh sounds from The Gothard Sisters, a classic from from Llan de Cubel, and a world of music in between.
9pm ET on @ncpr → www.ncpr.org
Fresh sounds from The Gothard Sisters, a classic from from Llan de Cubel, and a world of music in between.
9pm ET on @ncpr → www.ncpr.org
It’s Sunday, which means it's time for Global Heartbeat! 🌍
Join me at 9pm ET on NCPR for an hour of music from all over the earth — songs that travel, connect, and inspire.
Listen live: www.ncpr.org
Join me at 9pm ET on NCPR for an hour of music from all over the earth — songs that travel, connect, and inspire.
Listen live: www.ncpr.org
NCPR: North Country Public Radio
Member-supported public radio for the North Country serving communities in the Adirondacks, the St. Lawrence Valley, the Champlain Valley, the Thousand Islands, Jefferson County, Lewis County and the ...
www.ncpr.org
August 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It’s Sunday, which means it's time for Global Heartbeat! 🌍
Join me at 9pm ET on NCPR for an hour of music from all over the earth — songs that travel, connect, and inspire.
Listen live: www.ncpr.org
Join me at 9pm ET on NCPR for an hour of music from all over the earth — songs that travel, connect, and inspire.
Listen live: www.ncpr.org
Dick Gaughan has been one of the defining voices of my life — fierce, tender, unflinching. I can’t wait to hear the results of the R/evolution Kickstarter project, and I hope others will discover his music through it, too.
I recently delivered my sleevenotes for this boxset. I can't wait for people to hear it. 7 CDs & a DVD filled with the most incredible music, much of it previously unreleased. Dick Gaughan is, of course, one of the greats. This set makes that fact blindingly & brilliantly clear, time and time again
August 31, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Dick Gaughan has been one of the defining voices of my life — fierce, tender, unflinching. I can’t wait to hear the results of the R/evolution Kickstarter project, and I hope others will discover his music through it, too.