Taking a contemporary approach to Scottish Gaelic singing, Deirdre Graham’s raw and emotive vocal performances combine with rich orchestration to evoke powerful themes in song and story.
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Her 2020 debut album, URRANTA (bold, daring, intrepid) is a triumphant homage to the composers of Gaelic songs who spoke out boldly in reaction to war, political struggle, exile, and who championed female empowerment and love. Through an expansive soundscape featuring strings, piano, percussion, and electronic elements, the songs of URRANTA are elevated from their traditional beginnings into a fresh, contemporary sound. These bold arrangements are beautifully enhanced by some of Scotland’s most esteemed musicians, including Angus Lyon and Seonaid Aitken. The album has been met with critical acclaim, receiving reviews and radio airplay nationally and internationally.

Deirdre will deliver a Gaelic Waulking song workshop
Òrain Luaidh (waulking songs) are Scottish folk songs, traditionally sung in the Gaelic language by women whilst waulking (fulling / beating) cloth.

Part of the Long Song at Knockengorroch