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The Jewels of the Ocean

Sunday 17th January 2010, 8.00pm

Old Fruitmarket

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Exploring the art of Gaelic song in all its guises, this suitably glittering line-up of Scottish and Irish, solo and ensemble performers is headed by two uniquely influential outfits, the revived 1970s trio Na h-Oganaich and contemporary Celtic supergroup Capercaillie. The popular all-male Na Seòid (Calum Alex MacMillan, Gillebride MacMillan, Angus MacPhail, James Graham, Norrie MacIver and Tormod MacArthur) showcase the best of today’s young male Gaelic talent, while featured individuals include Ishbel MacAskill, Anne Lorne Gillies, Arthur Cormack, Mary Ann Kennedy, Griogair Labhruidh, Rona Lightfoot, Allan MacDonald and Kirsteen MacDonald, plus Ireland’s Mairéad Ní Mhaoinaigh (Altan) and Seamus Begley.

Tonight’s concert has been arranged in conjunction with the BBC and will be recorded for future transmission. As part of BBC Scotland’s year-long celebration of song, BBC Gàidhlig are embarking on a Year of Gaelic Song, to be featured across Radio nan Gaidheal and BBC ALBA, while also providing access to the BBC’s extensive archive of Gaelic song. For more information go to bbc.co.uk/alba.

Tickets:  £16

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Featuring:

Na h-Oganaich

Capercaillie

Na Seòid

Calum Alex MacMillan

Gillebride MacMillan

Angus MacPhail

James Graham

Norrie MacIver

Tormod MacArthur

Ishbel MacAskill

Anne Lorne Gillies

Arthur Cormack

Mary Ann Kennedy

Rona Lightfoot

Allan MacDonald

Kirsteen MacDonald

Mairéad Ní Mhaoinaigh

Griogair Labhruidh

Seamus Begley

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