Tag Archives: Music

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

Gaelic Medley by the Carolina Chocolate Drops

I thought in addition to the Gaelic words and phrases, it might be interesting to feature some Gaelic songs from time to time. The song I’m featuring this week is actually by an American group called the Carolina Chocolate Drops.  There has been a lot of preservation of traditional Gaelic songs in the American south due to the influence of the Scots and Irish settlers who came here and settled.

I hope you enjoy it!