Edinburgh Tradfest: Kathleen Macinnes
Enjoy a super special gig from Kathleen Macinnes, one of Scotland’s national treasures, as part of Edinburgh Tradfest!
About Edinburgh Tradfest: Kathleen Macinnes
Kathleen Macinnes is among Scotland’s best and most distinctive vocalists. As a predominantly Gaelic singer, steeped in the tradition from an early age, she is revered by her peers and loved by audiences wherever she plays.
From South Uist, Kathleen grew up immersed in Gaelic language and music, attending ceilidhs and learning from local tradition bearers. She always loved singing but did not perform publicly until well into her 20s. Today the chance to sing the songs of her ancestors is a chance to be transported to another place and time.
Fresh from starring in the acclaimed production of Macbeth with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in London’s West End, Kathleen has a long CV of film/tv appearances including Machair, Outlaw King and Robert the Bruce. She has also appeared on many screen soundtracks including Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood and The Bard’s Tale IV. A recent documentary about her life, entitled simply Kathleen, was aired on BBC Alba earlier this year.
Kathleen Macinnes’s last CD Cille Bhrìde was described as ‘an absolute masterpiece from start to finish’ featuring a thoughtfully chosen and beautifully varied set list of Gaelic songs. Over the past decade Kathleen has been asked by many (us included) when she is going to start on a follow up album. The answer is: 9 May! This gig will feature all of the songs she wants to include on the new record (and some of the old favourites). It will be recorded with some or all of the live tracks ending up on the new release. Come and be in at the start of this highly anticipated project, and enjoy an absolutely amazing gig into the bargain.
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