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Stèidhichte sa Ghàidhealtachd bidh Cruinn a' tarraing ri chèile ceathrar de na seinneadairean Gàidhealach as fheàrr ann Alba an-diugh - Seumas Greumach, Fionnghail NicChoinnich, Brian Ó hEadhra is Raoghnaid Walker. Fa leth bidh gach seinneadair faighinn cliù is meas, agus mar Cruinn, bidh iad a' cruthachadh ceòl binn is tlachdmhòr; a' seinn òrain Gàidhlig bho dhualchais is òrain a sgrìobh iad fhèin.
Bidh Cruinn a seinn òrain bho dhualchas nan Gàidheal agus aig gach ciurim cluinnidh an luchd-èisdeachd gach seorsa òrain bhon tradaisean domhainn is farsaing againn. Cuideachd, sa chòmhlan tha sgrìobhadaran matha a tha faighinn buaidh bhon dualchas againn fhèin agus bho chultaran eile. Bidh Cruinn a' cluich an seo ann an Alba agus thall tharais aig fèisean is tallachan matha. Bidh iad cuideachd a' teagaisg gu minig aig fèisean, sgoiltean shamhraidh agus sa roinn foghlam gu foirmeil. |
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The Highland based quartet Cruinn brings together four of Scotland's premier Gaelic singers - James Graham, Fiona Mackenzie, Brian O hEadhra and Rachel Walker. Each of these artists are highly regarded in their own right and together, as Cruinn, they perform traditional and contemporary Gaelic songs with beautiful harmonies and arrangements.
Cruinn draws upon the wealth of the rich Gaelic song tradition as the audience are treated to well known (and some lesser known) ballads, waulking songs, puirt-a-beul, and sing-alongs. Cruinn also boast some of Gaeldom's foremost contemporary songwriters who perform their own material inspired by various styles and cultures. Cruinn perform at home and abroad for select festivals and venues. The members are also in demand as tutors at fèisean, festivals, summer schools and in the formal educational sector. |
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James Graham‘S ann à Loch an Inbhir ann an Asainte an iar-thuath Chataibh a tha Seumas. Ann an 2004 bhuannaich Seumas duais a’ BhBC, Young Traditional Musician of the Year. On uair sin tha e air nochdadh air grunn shreathan soirbheachail ciùil air telebhisean is rèidio, a’ gabhail a-steach ‘Transatlantic Sessions 4’. The e air dà CD aon-neach fhoillseachadh agus air a bhith ainmichte dà uair san roinn, Gaelic Singer of the Year, aig Duaisean Ciùil nah-Alba. Ann an 2007 bhuannaich Seumas Bonn Òir a’ Mhòid ann an Loch Abar. Tha Seumas cuideachd na bhall den chòmhlan fhear, Na Seòid.
Hailing from Lochinver, Sutherland, James has quickly established himself as one of Scotland's finest young Gaelic singers. He won the gold medal at the Royal National Mòd in 2007 at the age of 25 and studied Traditional Music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now Royal Conservitoire of Scotland). James has made many television apperances including The Highland sessions and the Transatlantic sessions. He has released two solo albums. |
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Fiona Mackenzie'S ann á Leodhas a tha Fiona NicChoinnich far an do dh'ionnsaich i amhrain Gàidhlig bhon a h-athair agus bho luchd seinn sa choimhearsnachd. Bidh i a' seinn òrain tradaiseanta is ùra sa Ghàidhlig agus Beurla agus cuideachd, tha i cliùteach mar sgrìobhadair d' òrain. Tharais na bliadhnachain tha Fiona air a sheinn is clàradh le còmhlain mar Seelyhoo, Anam, Mackenzie agus Brian Ó hEadhra. Thàinig a ciad clàr (d' òrain aice fhèin) a-màch ann an 2007; dh'fhoilsichte le Linn Records.
Emerging as one of Scotland's most distinctive singer-songwriters, Fiona Mackenzie has been applauded by critics across the globe for her unique blend of traditional and contemporary song in Scottish Gaelic and English. She has toured and recorded extensively over the years with bands such as Anam, Seelyhoo, Brian Ó hEadhra and Mackenzie and her first solo release is available on the prestigious Linn Record label. |
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Brian Ó hEadhraTharais fichead bhliadhna tha Brian Ó hEahdra air a bhith a' sgrìobhadh amhrain sa Gàidhlig, Gaeilge is Beurla. Rugadh e ann am Baile Àtha Cliatha ach tha e a-nis a' fuireach ann an Inbhir Nis, Alba. Nuair a bha e òg dh'fhuirich e cuideachd ann an Talamh an Èisg, Canada far an cuala e ceòl, seinn is danns Èireannach. Thoisich e a' sgrìobhadh ceòl nuair a bha e na dheugair agus nuair a rinn e Beul-athris is Beurla aig oilthigh stèidhich e an còmhlan Ceilteach Anam.
Tha Brian glè fhòrtanach gu bheil e air cothrom fhaighinn cluich le sàr luchd-ciùil à Alba is Èirinn tharais nam bliadhnachain, am measg: Sandy Brechin, Bruce MacGregor, Fiona Mackenzie, Anna Murray, Cliar, Deaf Shepherd, Mackenzie, Christine Primrose, Brian Finnigan. Na làitheansa bidh Brian a' seinn leis a' chòmhlan ciùil Gàidhealach, Cruinn. Brian Ó hEadhra is an established and highly acclaimed musician & singer based in Inverness, Scotland. He performs as solo singer-songwriter (in Scottish Gaelic & English) and also with other well known Scottish artists. Brian became known in the folk world through the band Anam which he established in 1994. Over the years he has brought out eight albums with different acts including a solo album of his songs called 'Life'. His latest album An t-Allt was released in January 2011. |
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Rachel Walker'S e seinneadair is sgrìobhadair d' òrain Gàidhlig a th' ann an Raonaid Walker. Tha i stèidhichte sa Ghàidhealtach agus tha i clùiteach airson an guth binn is ceòlmhòr aice. Bhon a dh'fhalbh i an Acadamaidh Rioghail de Chiùil is Dràma, tha Raonaid air a bhith glè shoiribhicheal mar neach seinn fa-leth agus le còmhlain mar Dòchas, Skipinnish agus na Broch Inspectors. Tha i air a bhith air tòrr prògraman telebhisean, a' gabhail a-steach Aig Crìdhe ar Ciùil agus HoRo Gheallaidh. Tha trì clàran aice fhèin, am fear is ùra "Air Chall", a thàinig a-mach ann an 2010.
Rachel Walker is a Gaelic singer/songwriter based in the Highlands of Scotland, and is known for her “crystal clear voice” and inimitable style. Since graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music, Rachel has performed extensively as a solo artist and with a number of bands including Dochas, Skipinnish and the Broch Inspectors. She has appeared on various television programmes including the award winning BBC series Aig Cridhe ar Ciuil, and Horo Gheallaidh. Rachel has released three albums, the most recent in January 2010, Air Chall showcases her talent as a song writer. |
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