Freumhan Falaichte by Gillebride MacMillan
In this highly acclaimed album, Freumhan Falaichte – Hidden Roots, South Uist born singer Gillebrìde MacMillan deals with a range of personal, cultural and political issues, linking Gaelic song with contemporary rhythms and arrangements.
Gillebrìde is joined by a stellar cast of musicians – Mhairi Hall (producer/ piano, harmonium) Fraser Fifield (kaval/whistle) Ewan MacPherson (guitar), Natalie Haas (cello), Anna-Wendy Stevenson (fiddle) Donald Hay on percussion.
“An enormously significant album… breathtakingly accomplished” (Folk Radio UK)
Tracklist
| 1. | Baile nam Bàrd | 2:51 |
| 2. | Duan an Fhògarraich | 3:35 |
| 3. | Craobh an Teaghlaich | 4:18 |
| 4. | Am feum thu a ràdh a-rithist | 3:53 |
| 5. | Am Bàl | 2:57 |
| 6. | Dìleab | 3:24 |
| 7. | Tha d' Eanchainn Àlainn | 3:09 |
| 8. | A Chailinn Donn | 3:14 |
| 9. | Eun Beag | 2:58 |
| 10. | Santiago | 5:16 |
| 11. | Tha mi sgìth | 2:40 |
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Gillebride MacMillan is one of the most distinguished modern Scottish Gaelic singers. A native Scottish Gaelic speaker from the South Uist, Gillebrìde is a regular performer at music festivals in Scotland and overseas.
Before his recent release of self-penned songs ‘Freumhan Falaichte/Hidden Roots’, Gillebride also released two critically acclaimed CDs, and Air Fòrladh (On Leave) (2011). .