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Hands Up for Trad Project > FolkWaves > News > Releases > Gaelic language songs

Ó Ho – Ró ‘Ille Dhuinn by Ainsley Hamill

A musical journey through the mystical realms and rich tapestry of Scotland’s folklore and resilient people. Dive into the captivating world of Scottish folklore and hypnotic melodies with Ainsley Hamill’s third studio album Fable; a musical journey weaving tales of the water horse, the Cailleach and other enchanting legends, through the mystical realms of Trad […]

Crìoch Na Réis by Fielding Chase

Crìoch Na Réis translates into English as ‘End of the Race’ and is about love, loyalty, intensity of emotion and sacrifice in commitment! The lyrics of Crìoch Na Réis were originally written in English by William Codona before being skilfully translated by his brother Alasdair Codona, who is a Gaelic singer and musician. Alasdair has […]

Mogaisean by DLÙ

Respected trad fusion band DLÙ (pronounced dloo) have announced the release of their latest single Mogaisean, hailing the start of a new era for the Glasgow-based five-piece. Released on Thursday 16 May 2024, Mogaisean is the first single from the band’s upcoming second album Close To which will be launched in June at SWG3 Warehouse […]

Disathairne Ghabh Mi Mulad by Katie Macfarlane

Emerging Scottish artist Katie Macfarlane is set to enchant listeners worldwide with her debut album An Nighean Sheunta (Gaelic for The Enchanted Girl) due for release on Friday 20 October 2023. The captivating body of work masterfully intertwines the languages of Gaelic, Catalan, Scots and English, inspired by Airdrie-based Katie’s cherished visits to the Scottish Hebrides and Catalonia. Drawing inspiration from esteemed […]

Mo nighean donn hò gù (My brown haired girl hò gù by Joy Dunlop

Mo nighean donn, ho gù is a traditional Gaelic waulking song. The track leans into the rhythmic aspects of the tradition and plays around with the accompaniment, with the backing vocals also imitating and exaggerating the beat-driven feel of a waulking song, which would have been sung during the tweed or tartan-making process. Bringing the […]

Sgàthach by Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones

Despite the Wind and Rain, the debut duo album from Gaelic singer Rachel Walker and celebrated musician Aaron Jones, is a beautiful folk record with an important message at its core. Set for release on Friday 25th November 2022, the body of work pays tribute to influential but under-recognised women throughout Scottish history whose work […]

Eadar an Dà Bhràigh by Breabach

Written by our friend and longtime collaborator, Ewen Henderson, this song is inspired by the Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve, both recalling its past and celebrating the resurgence of its woodland habitat. Our 7th studio album will be officially released on 14th October 2022. We are releasing the album as a Download, CD and a […]

Thig a-steach by Iain Fraser

This single Thig A-Steach is the first track off Fèis Rois album ‘Gneiss” by Iain Fraser. Fèis Rois commissioned Iain to write and record a new suite of music to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fèis Rois nan Inbheach. The album takes its name from the ancient rocks underlying much of north-west Scotland, and draws […]

Cat and Mouse by James Duncan Mackenzie

Cat and Mouse is the first single from James’ third solo album. The single features two tunes, The Trapper and The Midnight Mouse. The Midnight Mouse refers to an incident of a mouse in the house in the early hours! Fìbhig was written and largely recorded from home over a two year period like no […]

An Dannsa Dub by Tom Spirals & Euan McLaughlin

Future dub from ancient Scotland. This is the musical message set to be spread by new trad-dub collective, An Dannsa Dub, on the release of their debut, self-titled single. An Dannsa Dub (The Dub Dance in Scots Gaelic) fuses the mystic sounds and instruments of traditional Gaelic songs with the heavy, driving basslines of dub music. Headed by dub producer, […]

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