‘The Music of Skye’ – Anne Martin

'The Music of Skye' - Anne Martin

The music from the Isle of Skye moves from slow sung laments to some wild instrumental tunes. The Island also continues to produce a wealth of musicians and singers, young and old. Tonight Anne Martin, from Trotternish, brings together a group from across the Island; for a concert of Gaelic song and music. Featuring Anne Martin, Gaelic singer; Ingrid Henderson, piano and clarsach; Angus Nicolson, pipes and whistles; and Andrew MacPherson, percussion and whistle. Guest artist Alix Quoniam, is a traditional singer from Brittany who has recently introduced Gaelic song into her own repertoire. The concert will start with a young Gaelic singer from Sleat, Islay Nicolson who will be joined by her pipe-playing cousin Angus, with Murdoch Cameron..

Date: 18/07/08
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 128
Type: Music Traditional