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{{short description|Scottish traditional band}} |
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| name = Sian |
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| origin = Scotland |
| origin = Scotland |
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| genre = Scottish |
| genre = Scottish Gaelic music |
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Gaelic harmonies |
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| website = https://www.sian-music.com/about |
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| current_members = Ellen MacDonald |
| current_members = Ellen MacDonald<br/>Eilidh Cormack<br/>Ceitlin Lilidh |
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Eilidh Cormack |
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Ceitlin Lilidh |
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| associated_acts = Innes White |
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Niteworks |
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| ⚫ | '''Sian''' is a Scottish all-female traditional band who are known for their Gaelic vocal harmonies and celebrating Gaelic songs composed by women.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=5 March 2020|title=Sian play first date on debut album launch tour at Eden Court on Saturday|url=https://www.whatson-north.co.uk/whats-on/news/sian-play-first-date-on-debut-album-launch-tour-at-eden-court-on-saturday-193041/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-11-20|website=Whats On North|language=en}}</ref> They formed to raise the prominence of work by female Gaelic bards, which might not have received much attention or credit otherwise.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Sian make their mark on the trad scene with rich blend of vocals|url=https://www.thenational.scot/news/16590059.sian-make-mark-trad-scene-rich-blend-vocals/|access-date=2020-11-20|website=The National|language=en}}</ref> |
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Their name "Sian" takes its meaning from the Scottish Gaelic for "storm" or "the elements". |
Their name "Sian" takes its meaning from the Scottish Gaelic for "storm" or "the elements". |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Sian originally came together at the [[Fèisean nan Gàidheal]] Blas Festival, when they were put together with Innes White, a guitarist and musician, to perform and celebrate songs by female Scottish bards in 2016.<ref name=":1" /> They continue with this theme to this day in their choice of material. |
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In 2018, Sian featured |
In 2018, Sian featured on [[Niteworks]]' song "Air Fàir an Là" on their album of the same name.<ref name=":1" /> The song "Air Fàir an Là" is originally the work of 17th century poet, [[Màiri nighean Alasdair Ruaidh]], born in Harris but who spent much of her life in the [[Isle of Skye]], who in her lifetime was shunned for her sin of writing poetry and upon her death, buried face down as punishment.<ref name=":1" /> |
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In March 2020, Sian released their debut album, ''Sian''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ceitlin Lilidh Archives|url=https://folking.com/tag/ceitlin-lilidh/|access-date=2020-11-20|website=Folking.com|language=en-GB}}</ref> Sian toured Scotland with their debut album in March 2020. |
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== Band members == |
== Band members == |
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Sian has three Scottish band members: |
Sian has three Scottish band members: |
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| ⚫ | *Ellen MacDonald - also a member of [[Dàimh]] and a graduate of [[Sabhal Mòr Ostaig]], [[Isle of Skye]], where she studied traditional music.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=ELLEN MACDONALD – Daimh|url=https://www.daimh.net/the-band/ellen-macdonald/|website=Daimh.net|access-date=2020-11-20|language=en-US}}</ref> MacDonald also performs alongside Niteworks and provides the voices of Gaelic cartoon characters for example, she voiced Alvin from [[Alvin and the Chipmunks]] for CBBC Alba's Gaelic children's section.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| ⚫ | *Eilidh Cormack - Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2018,<ref>{{Cite news|date=2018-10-13|title=Gaelic Ambassador of the Year announced at Royal National Mod|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-45849975|access-date=2020-11-20}}</ref> Singer of the Year at MG ALBA [[Scots Trad Music Awards]] 2018, Semi-finalist in [[BBC Scotland]]'s Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2016, won Ladies' Gold Medallist at the [[Royal National Mòd]] in 2014 and contributed vocals to ''[[The Bard's Tale IV: Barrows Deep|The Bard's Tale IV]]'', a video game.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-11-06|title=MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018: Eilidh Cormack|url=https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2018-eilidh-cormack/|access-date=2020-11-20|website=Scots Trad Music Awards|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ABOUT|url=https://www.sian-music.com/about|access-date=2020-11-20|website=SIAN|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | *Ceitlin Lilidh - also has a solo career in Gaelic songs and is a graduate of the [[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland]]. She has won the Traditional Gold Medal at the [[Royal National Mòd]] and the [[Danny Kyle]] Award; and was nominated for Gaelic Singer of the Year 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-04|title=MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019: Ceitlin Lilidh|url=https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards-2019-ceitlin-lilidh/|access-date=2020-11-20|website=Scots Trad Music Awards|language=en-US}}</ref> Her vocal also feature in ''[[Outlaw King]]'' on [[Netflix]] and [[Skipinnish]]'s album, ''The Seventh Wave''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New debut album from Isles music world|url=https://www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/343-archive/16111-new-debut-album-from-isles-music-world|access-date=2020-11-20|website=Welovestornoway.com}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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[[Category:Scottish Gaelic music]] |
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== External links == |
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[[Category:Scottish Gaelic singers]] |
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[[Category:Celtic music groups]] |
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[[Category:Scottish all-female bands]] |
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*[https://www.instagram.com/sianceol/?hl=en Sian on Instagram] |
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Latest revision as of 09:18, 10 June 2024
Sian | |
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| Origin | Scotland |
| Genres | Scottish Gaelic music |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Members | Ellen MacDonald Eilidh Cormack Ceitlin Lilidh |
| Website | https://www.sian-music.com/about |
Sian is a Scottish all-female traditional band who are known for their Gaelic vocal harmonies and celebrating Gaelic songs composed by women.[1] They formed to raise the prominence of work by female Gaelic bards, which might not have received much attention or credit otherwise.[2]
Their name "Sian" takes its meaning from the Scottish Gaelic for "storm" or "the elements".
History
[edit]Sian originally came together at the Fèisean nan Gàidheal Blas Festival, when they were put together with Innes White, a guitarist and musician, to perform and celebrate songs by female Scottish bards in 2016.[2] They continue with this theme to this day in their choice of material.
In 2018, Sian featured on Niteworks' song "Air Fàir an Là" on their album of the same name.[2] The song "Air Fàir an Là" is originally the work of 17th century poet, Màiri nighean Alasdair Ruaidh, born in Harris but who spent much of her life in the Isle of Skye, who in her lifetime was shunned for her sin of writing poetry and upon her death, buried face down as punishment.[2]
In March 2020, Sian released their debut album, Sian.[3] Sian toured Scotland with their debut album in March 2020.
Band members
[edit]Sian has three Scottish band members:
- Ellen MacDonald - also a member of Dàimh and a graduate of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Isle of Skye, where she studied traditional music.[4] MacDonald also performs alongside Niteworks and provides the voices of Gaelic cartoon characters for example, she voiced Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks for CBBC Alba's Gaelic children's section.[4]
- Eilidh Cormack - Gaelic Ambassador of the Year 2018,[5] Singer of the Year at MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018, Semi-finalist in BBC Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2016, won Ladies' Gold Medallist at the Royal National Mòd in 2014 and contributed vocals to The Bard's Tale IV, a video game.[6][7]
- Ceitlin Lilidh - also has a solo career in Gaelic songs and is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She has won the Traditional Gold Medal at the Royal National Mòd and the Danny Kyle Award; and was nominated for Gaelic Singer of the Year 2019.[8] Her vocal also feature in Outlaw King on Netflix and Skipinnish's album, The Seventh Wave.[9]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Sian (2020)
References
[edit]- ^ "Sian play first date on debut album launch tour at Eden Court on Saturday". Whats On North. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ a b c d "Sian make their mark on the trad scene with rich blend of vocals". The National. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ "Ceitlin Lilidh Archives". Folking.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ a b "ELLEN MACDONALD – Daimh". Daimh.net. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ "Gaelic Ambassador of the Year announced at Royal National Mod". BBC News. 2018-10-13. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ "MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018: Eilidh Cormack". Scots Trad Music Awards. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ "ABOUT". SIAN. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ "MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019: Ceitlin Lilidh". Scots Trad Music Awards. 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
- ^ "New debut album from Isles music world". Welovestornoway.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.