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Albannach
Albannach formed in Edinburgh in 1997, with Donnie Munro on vocals and guitar. They mixed traditional Celtic music with rock and folk elements, drawing from...
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Albannach formed in Edinburgh in 1997, with Donnie Munro on vocals and guitar. They mixed traditional Celtic music with rock and folk elements, drawing from Scottish folk figures like Dick Gaughan and Hamish Imlach as well as broader influences including Bob Dylan and Neil Young.
Their song 'Ancestors' became a point of discussion around Scottish political topics, though the band generally kept playing and recording. They put out albums like 'Albannach' in 1997, 'Dùthchas' in 1999, 'Ceòltachd' in 2002, 'Fear an Bhata' in 2005, and 'Highland Sessions Vol. 1' in 2006.
Over time the lineup included James Mackintosh on fiddle and vocals, Gary West on bagpipes, Abby Bisset on vocals and percussion, and Eilidh Shaw on vocals and harp. Their sound stayed rooted in Scottish themes while reaching listeners outside Scotland.
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