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Capercaillie are a Scottish folk band, founded in 1984 by Donald Shaw and led by Karen Matheson, and which performs traditional Gaelic and contemporary songs in English. [1]
From our homeland roots of Argyll in the highlands of Scotland, Capercaillie have been credited with being the major force in bringing traditional Celtic music to the world stage and inspiring the great resurgence so evident today.
The Band. Capercaillie’s line-up comprises some of the world’s most sought-after Celtic musicians. Lead vocalist Karen Matheson – once famously hailed by Sean Connery as possessing “a throat touched by God” – is unanimously rated among Scotland’s finest singers in any language.
Capercaillie are a Scottish folk band, founded in 1984 by Donald Shaw and led by Karen Matheson, and which performs traditional Gaelic and contemporary songs in English.
The story of Capercaillie is an incredible journey that mirrors Scotland’s renaissance and elevation of cultural identity through traditional music. The inspiration for the band was sparked in the early ’80s by high school friends Donald Shaw (accordionist) and Marc Duff (bodhran & whistles), both from Taynuilt.
Feb 14, 2014 · Capercaillie - Coisich A Ruin (Live from "The Capercaillie Collection 1990-1996" DVD) Valley Entertainment. 8.75K subscribers. 443. 54K views 10 years ago. ...more. Get the DVD at Amazon (http...
Capercaillie are a Scottish folk band, founded in 1984 by Donald Shaw and led by Karen Matheson, and which performs traditional Gaelic and contemporary songs in English.
May 31, 2024 · Capercaillie is a folk band founded in Oban, Scotland in the 1980s by Donald Shaw and fronted by Karen Matheson. They recorded their first album, Cascade, in 1984. Their 1992 EP Coisich, a Rùin was the first ever Scottish Gaelic language record to reach the UK Top 40 singles chart. They have … read more.
Explore Capercaillie's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Capercaillie on AllMusic.
May 5, 2024 · To mark the band’s 40 years, Capercaillie are releasing a new album, Re-Loved, which features new arrangements of some of their best-loved songs, recorded with the BBC Scottish Symphony...
