Sian (band)
This sandbox is in the article namespace. Either move this page into your userspace, or remove the {{User sandbox}} template.Sian is an all-female Scottish 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 the work by female Gaelic bards, which might not received much attention or credit due to being the work of female artists[2].
Sian | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Scotland |
| Genres | Scottish Traditional Gaelic harmonies |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Members | Ellen MacDonald
Eilidh Cormack Ceitlin Lilidh |
| Website | https://www.sian-music.com/about |
Their name "Sian" takes its meaning from the Scottish Gaelic for "storm" or "the elements".
History
Sian were 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 for the songs they work on.
In 2018, Sian featured in Niteworks song "Air Fàir an Là" on their album by the same name[2]. The song "Air Fàir an Là" is originally the work of 17th century poet, Màiri nighean Alasdair Ruaidh, of the Isle of Skye, who in her lifetime was shunned for her sin of writing poetry and upon her death, buried facedown as punishment[2].
In February 2020 , Sian release their debut album, self-titled - Sian[3]. Sian toured Scotland with their debut album in March of 2020.
Band members
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 The Bard's Tale IV, a game for Xbox [6][7].
- Ceitlin Lilidh - also has a solo career specialising in Gaelic songs and is a gradate 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
Albums:
- Sian (2020) - debut album
References
- ^ "Sian play first date on debut album launch tour at Eden Court on Saturday". Whats On North. 2020-03-05Z16:36:00.0000000+00:00. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ 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". 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". www.welovestornoway.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.