How to speak Outlander Lesson 4: Laoghaire and Geillis

In Lesson 4, Àdhamh is kind enough to introduce us to Nell and Lotte for lessons in how to pronounce some challenging character names. Hmm is that challenging as in ‘hard to pronounce’ or challenging as in ‘We love to hate them.’ I’ll let you decide. Either way proper pronunciation would be very helpful.

P.S. I see still more people I recognize from the LA event!

Gàidhlig music recommendation for February 17, 2014 – Capercaillie – Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda

Today’s musical treat is courtesy of Àdhamh:

Capercaillie is a well known Scottish group that is currently in their 30th year of existence. You can find all the latest info on the band at their web site.  The video below is a double treat. Not only is the music wonderful but it has been put with spectacular scenery as well.  Not a bad way to start a Monday! The title of the song, Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasta, translates to “Alexander, son of gallant Coll”.

Capercaillie – Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda

Gàidhlig music recommendation for February 14, 2014 – Alasdair MacIlleBhàin (Alasdair Whyte) – Tuathal

Today’s music comes courtesy of Àdhamh.  I took a listen on Spotify and I concur. Alasdair is a superb singer and the music is wonderful.

I also found this on Youtube. I’m a sucker for just a singer with a guitar.

Alasdair MacIlleBhàin (Alasdair Whyte) – Tuathal

Gàidhlig Song of the day (February 13, 2014) The Rankin Family – Chi Mi Na Morbheanna

The Gàidhlig song of the day is by one of my favorite Cape Breton groups – The Rankin Family.  The Rankin Family group was comprised of 3 brothers and 2 sisters from Mabou, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.  Unfortunately, two members of the group, John Morris Rankin and Raylene Rankin, are no longer with us, but the pure harmonies in the recordings they left behind are magical.  I was privileged to see the Rankin Family perform live many times and it was through hearing them talk about the beauty of their home in Cape Breton that I began visiting there myself.  I can honestly say that I don’t think I have been any more beautiful than Mabou, Cape Breton.

The Rankin Family – Chi Mi Na Morbheanna