A vibrant expression of cultural pride and linguistic resilience that boldly pushes creative boundaries.
A celebration of music and songs in minority and Indigenous languages, Our Mother Tongue showcases an exciting line-up of artists who are proudly honouring their linguistic heritage while boldly pushing creative boundaries.
From the French-speaking province of Québec, firm festival favourites’ Le Vent Du Nord will showcase music from their latest album Voisinages, featuring the band’s characteristic call-and-response harmony singing and top-class musicianship. They’ll be joined by the dynamic Montréal-based trio É.T.É who make a welcome return to the festival with their ‘power chamber trad’, a compelling combination of Acadian and Québécois music. Making their international debut are Paruline, an indie-folk-trad project fronted by Charles Labrèche, who are already gaining acclaim for their lush Fleet Foxes-like harmonies and inventive take on Québec’s trad repertoire.
Representing the Scottish Gaelic tradition with her captivating, crystalline vocals is the award-winning singer Mischa Macpherson. From Wales, Gruff Rhys, the iconic frontman of Super Furry Animals and driving force in the ‘Cŵl Cymru’ (Cool Cymru) movement who will bring his Welsh-language songwriting centre-stage. And from Ireland’s Aran Islands, Padruig Jack offers lyrical and heartfelt storytelling in Irish Gaelic.
Our Mother Tongue promises to be a vibrant expression of cultural pride and linguistic resilience from a collective of artists who are grounded in tradition, yet unafraid to innovate, connect and inspire.
Booking Information
A 12% booking fee and £1.50 restoration fund charge is included in the ticket price, as advertised. At check-out this fee will be shown separately for receipt purposes and to ensure the face value of your ticket is correct. Prices are subject to change. Prices may vary on the night of a show. Transactions fees may vary depending on event.
From 1 September 2024, for any new events going on sale at Glasgow Life Concert Halls venues (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls and Old Fruitmarket and Kelvingrove Bandstand), a new Restoration Fund of £1.50 per ticket may be added at checkout. View the full Restoration Fund T&Cs.
