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!
Today’s musical treat is courtesy of Àdhamh:
Scots Gaelic song o the day: Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasta, Capercaillie http://t.co/xiUKXkuHWS the mightiest Gael of modern times! #Outlander
— Àdhamh Ó Broin (@An_Comhghallach) February 17, 2014
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”.
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.
#outlander Album of the Day: my good friend Alasdair MacIlleBhàin @macillebhain -superb singer! http://t.co/LxJ6u7g7Ei#NowPlaying
— Àdhamh Ó Broin (@An_Comhghallach) February 14, 2014
I also found this on Youtube. I’m a sucker for just a singer with a guitar.
Although the concept of Valentine’s Day doesn’t really exist in Gàidhlig, you can still wish loved ones a happy day using the following approximation:
@GaelicLessons Bhàlantain without the ‘e’ and pron. /VAlantain/
— Àdhamh Ó Broin (@An_Comhghallach) February 14, 2014
Thanks to @GaelicLessons and @An_Comhghallach
So @an_comhghallach and @OutlanderPod and I have been sharing with each other on Twitter some of our favorite songs in Gàidhlig and that got me to thinking that maybe we should make it a regular feature here on the blog. Let me know what you think and in the meantime, here is today’s song thanks to @OutlanderPod.
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