Dualchas a tha Beò / A Living Culture

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Le cuideachd Oifis Iomairtean na Gàidhlig, bidh Bebh Brett a' deasachadh dealbhan-cluich' a bhios ri 'n nochdadh a 's t-samhradh 'sa tighinn ann an Alba Nuaidh. Tha mi a' coimhead air adhart ri 'm faicinn o 'n a tha làn…

Seinneadairean Òga / Young Singers

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'Nuair a thig an samhradh thig daoine gu Ceap Breatainn á iomadh àite, luchd ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig agus luchd ionnsaichte 'sa Ghàidhlig nam measg. Innsidh mi dhuibh beagan mu dheidhinn dithis aca, agus té eile ás an Eilean Cheap Breatainn…

Beyond the Spotlight – Aaron Lewis

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In my previous blog, I introduced you to Cape Breton sideman supreme, Al Bennett. Today I want to introduce you to another Cape Breton go to musician, Aaron Lewis. Al and Aaron are kind of like Cape Breton musical Ghost…

Beyond the Spotlight – Featuring Allie Bennett

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For 36 years he’s performed on over 100 records, toured a good part of the world and performed with a who’s who of Canadian folk musicians. He’s a musical director, teacher, guitar and fiddle player. He’s an arranger, producer and…

Tòimhseachain / Riddles

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Cluinnear tòimhseachain anns a' h-uile cànan, tha mi cinnteach. 'Sa Bheurla bidh iad gu tric car mar seo: Cò mheud ( seòrsa de dhuine) a dh' fheumar airson bolgan-solais ùr a chuir ann?  – Ceud 'sa h-aon. Aonar airson greim…

Beyond the Spotlight

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We are all familiar with the following statements. “We’re only as strong as the weakest link.” “There is strength in numbers.” “There is no “i” in Team.” There is a large body of opinion that we can achieve more by…

Taibhsean? / Ghosts?

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Taibhsean agus rudan os-nàdurra. 'S e cuspair a thogadh inntinn daoine 's dòcha cho fad 's a tha sinn air a bhith air an talamh. Chan eil mi cinnteach a bheil seann taigh, àite eachdraidheil no làrach cliùiteach air nach…

Beyond the Spotlight: Allie Bennett

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For 36 years he’s performed on over 100 records, toured a good part of the world and performed with a who’s who of Canadian folk musicians. He’s a musical director, teacher, guitar and fiddle player. He’s an arranger, producer and…

Geamhraidhean air an Leasachadh / Improved Winters

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Tha an Geamhradh air tilleadh gu Ceap Breatainn a rithist! Tha dorsan de dh' iomadh àite ghnìomhachais dùinte; chan eil luchd turuis mu 'n cuairt; tha sinn uile car 'nar tàmh. Dh' fhaighnich fear turuis de m' athair chéile o…

A Taste of Celtic Colours

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When I worked in the festival world people would often ask what my real or full time job was. I guess this is understandable if you've never looked behind the scenes at a music festival. All most people see is…