Bronagh Gallagher - "I met Aretha and told her she was our queen"
About this episode
Bronagh Gallagher discusses her life growing up in the Troubles, her acting career, and her music influenced by iconic artists.
Derry woman Bronagh Gallagher tells Dearbhail about growing up in the Troubles and her amazing acting life, including roles in The Commitments, Pulp Fiction, and Star Wars. She also discusses her soul-singing career and political activism through the prism of five songs, ranging from Aretha Franklin to Bob Marley to Van Morrison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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