Òrain Cèilidh Teaghlaich: The Family Cèilidh Gaelic Song Collection

烒ain C鋱lidh Teaghlaich: The Family C鋱lidh Gaelic Song Collection

Compiled by Brian ?hEadhra

Enjoy the Gaelic C鋱lidh Tradition.

This song collection contains some of the best-loved songs in the Scottish Gaelic singing tradition. There are translations and music notation included, as well as an audio CD with each of the 23 songs in the collection. A list of online resources is also provided for those who wish to learn more about Gaelic singing, language and culture. It will be appreciated by a wide audience including Gaelic speakers and learners, Gaelic choir members, music and primary school teachers, parents of children in Gaelic medium schools, folk music enthusiasts, and more.

The songs in the collection were compiled by Highland-based Gaelic singer, Brian ?hEadhra who is joined on the CD recording by his Lewis-born wife, Fionnag NicChoinnich, and their two children - 舥la N?Eadhra & R??Eadhra. The style of presentation is informal and easily accessible for newcomers to the Gaelic song tradition.

Enjoy the full experience by streaming the songs on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, where you can also find lyric videos to sing along.

The songs in the collection are: 1. Bha mi Latha Samhraidh an Ste犡nabhagh 2. Bheir Mi ?3. Bidh Clann Ulaidh 4. Brochan Lom 5. Chan eil mo leannan ann an seo 6. Ch?mi na M犡-bheanna 7. Far am bi mi fh髶 8. Fear a Bh輆a 9. Fear an D齺n Mh爌r 10. Gleann Gollaidh 11. H鋗an Dubh 12. H?mo Leannan 13. Ho Ro Mo Nighean Donn Bh爌dheach 14. M跬li Dhonn 15. Nach Truagh Leat Mi s Tu n rinn 16. ?Teannaibh Dl鑶h is Togaibh Fonn 17. S ann an 岦e 18. Seallaibh Curaich E瀜hainn 19. Soraidh Leibh is Oidhche Mhath Leibh 20. S齺lean Dubha 21. Teann a-nall 22. Tha Mi Sg鮅h 23. Thoir Mo Shoraidh.

What's Inside?

• 23 Timeless Gaelic Songs: From traditional to modern compositions, explore a variety of styles and themes.
• Comprehensive Notes and translations: Gain deeper insights into the songs with bilingual notes and translations.
• Music Notation: Whether you're a musician or a music lover, the included notation enriches your experience.
• Illustrations: The second edition of this volume features hand-drawn illustrations by R??hEadhra relating each song.
• Resources: Included is a list of organisations and resources which will help you learn Gaelic and Gaelic singing.

Expert Reviews

"This delightful collection of Gaelic songs is indeed a family affair... a beautifully crafted but entirely natural-sounding recording." - Karen Marshalsay, October 2013

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