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Daimh. Shaping the sound of the new tradition, Daimh are among the most prominent representatives of West Highland music
Daimh, the Gaelic word for connection, perfectly describes the electrifying musical interplay between the individual band members and depicts the interaction with the audience at their breathtaking live shows around the world.It can also be translated as the connection to the deep musical source from which they draw their inspiration.On the Scottish music scene, the name Daimh has become synonymous with representing a sound from a time and place with a musical integrity that many strive to emulate.For more than 20 years, the band has embodied the current wave of Gaelic cultural revival; the current line-up includes younger musicians who have emerged through the flourishing Fèisean movement and the Gaelic education system, and whohas joined the three remaining founding members to continue the cycle of traditionRecent achievements include receiving the MG ALBA Folk Band of the Year Award in 2015 and 2018, as well as passing the halfway mark in their career ambition to perform on every inhabited Scottish island.Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy. ?An electrifying duo? (Fatea). Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy unite Scotland's oldest instrument, the clarsach (the Scottish harp), with one of the country's newest instruments, the acoustic guitarWith an exquisite blend of Scottish traditional music, they balance virtuosity and emotion with captivating results.Inspired by Hair's upbringing in the highland village of Ullapool and Jappy's roots in northeast Scotland, together they show their passion for traditional music through a repertoire filled with both old and new melodies.From crisp strathspeys and heartfelt airs to virtuoso reels and driving jigs, Rachel and Ron have united their musical influences and embraced Scotland's rich cultural tradition.Originally put together for a two and a half week tour of Europe, their musical chemistry was evident from the start. They have since toured the US, Europe, New Zealand, Australia and Japan.Their latest album Élan (released in 2023) was described as "an energetic, inspiring and precious pleasure" (Folk Radio)Hair is at the forefront of the modern revival of the Celtic harp and is unique in placing the instrument at the center of its music through performance, teaching and dissemination worldwide.Ron is constantly in demand as one of Scotland's leading accompanists and teachers of traditional music.Together they are a "brilliantly harmonious duo" (fRoots Magazine), performing as one unit, and because they tailor each concert to the audience, no corner will remain untouched by their down-to-earth charm.
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Daimh, the Gaelic word for connection, perfectly describes the electrifying musical interplay between the individual band members and depicts the interaction with the audience at their breathtaking live shows around the world.It can also be translated as the connection to the deep musical source from which they draw their inspiration.On the Scottish music scene, the name Daimh has become synonymous with representing a sound from a time and place with a musical integrity that many strive to emulate.For more than 20 years, the band has embodied the current wave of Gaelic cultural revival; the current line-up includes younger musicians who have emerged through the flourishing Fèisean movement and the Gaelic education system, and whohas joined the three remaining founding members to continue the cycle of traditionRecent achievements include receiving the MG ALBA Folk Band of the Year Award in 2015 and 2018, as well as passing the halfway mark in their career ambition to perform on every inhabited Scottish island.Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy. ?An electrifying duo? (Fatea). Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy unite Scotland's oldest instrument, the clarsach (the Scottish harp), with one of the country's newest instruments, the acoustic guitarWith an exquisite blend of Scottish traditional music, they balance virtuosity and emotion with captivating results.Inspired by Hair's upbringing in the highland village of Ullapool and Jappy's roots in northeast Scotland, together they show their passion for traditional music through a repertoire filled with both old and new melodies.From crisp strathspeys and heartfelt airs to virtuoso reels and driving jigs, Rachel and Ron have united their musical influences and embraced Scotland's rich cultural tradition.Originally put together for a two and a half week tour of Europe, their musical chemistry was evident from the start. They have since toured the US, Europe, New Zealand, Australia and Japan.Their latest album Élan (released in 2023) was described as "an energetic, inspiring and precious pleasure" (Folk Radio)Hair is at the forefront of the modern revival of the Celtic harp and is unique in placing the instrument at the center of its music through performance, teaching and dissemination worldwide.Ron is constantly in demand as one of Scotland's leading accompanists and teachers of traditional music.Together they are a "brilliantly harmonious duo" (fRoots Magazine), performing as one unit, and because they tailor each concert to the audience, no corner will remain untouched by their down-to-earth charm.
