We are very happy to announce our third teacher for the 2016 Grandfather Mountain Gaelic Song and Language Week – Màiri Macinnes!

Màiri is one of the most accomplished singers performing in the Gaelic language in Scotland today.

The beauty and purity of her voice has made her compelling listening for those interested in Gaelic music. She has also become a regular fixture on Gaelic television and radio, with her songs and personality entertaining in equal measure. Career highlights have included entertaining his Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, at Holyrood Palace, and performing as a soloist at the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Màiri was born in Baghasdail A Tuath, a small township on the beautiful and remote Hebridean island of South Uist. Gaelic was spoken exclusively at the home she shared with six siblings and it was not until Màiri went to school that she learned English. Her love for Gaelic is instinctive and enduring; her desire to share the beauty of her mother tongue has been a theme throughout her career.

Màiri’s latest album Gràs (Grace) was released in January 2015 to rave reviews. Resonating with deeply felt emotion, it tells the story of the past 10 years in beautiful, haunting, but ultimately uplifting phrases.

Beyond her musical career, Màiri is interested in the origins of Gaelic song and its historical content. Màiri loves meeting people and hearing and learning ever more about the human voice. But music remains her lifelong love and she has dedicated her career to the promotion of Gaelic music and culture throughout Scotland and beyond.

Visit Màiri’s website: http://mairimacinnes.com/

See and hear her on YouTube: Scottish Country Dance with Puirt:

We are very happy to have Màiri join us for the 2016 Grandfather Mountain Gaelic Song and Language Week. We hope you will join us for a wonderful week of Gaelic songs, conversation, cèilidhs, language lessons and so much more!