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Gàidhlig music recommendation for February 24, 2014 – Kathleen MacInnes ‘Dean Cadalan Samhach’

Today’s Gàidhlig music comes courtesy of Àdhamh once again. He tweeted this over the weekend and I have to agree that it’s a gorgeous piece. I’ve always been a huge fan of a great ballad.

Gàidhlig music recommendation for February 21, 2014 – Cathy Ann MacPhee and Mary Jane Lamond – Celtic Colours 2011

I thought this would be a very interesting selection today.  It is a recording from the Celtic Colours International Festival featuring Cape Breton artist Mary Jane Lamond and Scottish singer Cathy Ann MacPhee.  What is fascinating to me is that they both sing the same song in the way in which they learned it. It shows how the song has evolved and changed on its journey from Scotland across the sea to Cape Breton. There is about a minute of dialogue before they actually start singing but I thought it was too interesting to cut out.  I hope you enjoy!

Cathy Ann MacPhee and Mary Jane Lamond – Celtic Colours 2011

I have been to the Celtic Colours International Festival and it is a wonderful experience for music lovers. It brings together artists from all over the world to various venues over nine days in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.  For more information, you can see the Celtic Colours International Festival website.

Gàidhlig music recommendation for February 19, 2014 – Áine Minogue – Griogal Cridh

Griogal Cridh(/Grig-ul Kreeh), the title of the song, translates to “Beloved Gregor”. According to the information on the YouTube post, the song was composed by Marion Campbell of Glen Lyon who was the wife of Gregor Roy MacGregor after her husband’s beheading by her own clan after a ten-year war in 1570.

Thanks to Ginger from The Outlander Podcast for today’s music recommendation. I especially like the way that the video is subtitled in both Gàidhlig and English. Even happier to see and hear words I recognize from my work at LearnGaelic.net.

Áine Minogue – Griogal Cridh

P.S. If you haven’t seen the TV Guide Magazine video yet featuring Cait and Sam, you can find it here.

Scottish music recommendation for February 18, 2014 – Dougie MacLean – Ready for the Storm

OK. I realize I’m breaking my own rules because today’s song isn’t in Gàidhlig.  however, I absolutely love Dougie MacLean and thought the song very appropriate to the weather that has been hitting Scotland and the rest of the UK recently. Here’s hoping that everyone makes it through unscathed.

Dougie MacLean – Ready for the Storm

As a special bonus (while I’m breaking the rules), here is my favorite Dougie MacLean song.  It makes me homesick for Scotland and I’ve only even ever been once.

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