‘I’ll Sing On’ Catriona MacLean, Gaelic Song

'I'll Sing On' Catriona MacLean, Gaelic Song

‘I’ll Sing On’ ~ A tribute to popular local singer Catriona Maclean Mackinnon. Gilbert McKinnon presents the book, “I’ll Sing On”, launched at the Skye Book Festival in Sep. Catriona graduated from the Royal Conservatoire. She sang at Sabhal Mòr, National Mòds, the BBC and the Pan Celtic Festival. She also revived the Broadford Gaelic Choir. A friend of Sir Iain Noble, she helped to teach him Gaelic and encouraged him in his promotion of Gaelic on Skye. There will be readings from the book and a screen presentation of her life. Film clips will remind us of her amazing voice and excellent clarsach playing and we shall hear a moving audio recording of her singing and a live music tribute. With music and songs from Caramarie MacAlman, Na Clàrsairean Shlèite, Mary Strachan and music students from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Donald S Murray comments, “ ‘I’ll Sing On’ is, in many ways, a tale of reconciliation. A young woman with an energetic and impetuous nature, she found peace and resolution through coming to terms with many of the forces at war in her life. All in all, it makes for a wonderful portrayal of someone who clearly inspired much love and admiration. Her life sings on through its pages.” Entry is by donation, and books will be for sale, with profits going to from which Catriona died as a young woman. The bar will be open and tea and coffee available.

Date: 13/02/18
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 43
Type: Talks and Literature