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Sian (band)

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Sian
OriginScotland
GenresScottish Gaelic music
Years active2016–present
MembersEllen MacDonald
Eilidh Cormack
Ceitlin Lilidh
Websitehttps://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

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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.[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

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Sian has three Scottish band members:

Discography

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Albums

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  • Sian (2020)

References

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  1. ^ "Sian play first date on debut album launch tour at Eden Court on Saturday". Whats On North. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  2. ^ a b c d "Sian make their mark on the trad scene with rich blend of vocals". The National. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  3. ^ "Ceitlin Lilidh Archives". Folking.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  4. ^ a b "ELLEN MACDONALD – Daimh". Daimh.net. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  5. ^ "Gaelic Ambassador of the Year announced at Royal National Mod". BBC News. 2018-10-13. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  6. ^ "MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2018: Eilidh Cormack". Scots Trad Music Awards. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  7. ^ "ABOUT". SIAN. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  8. ^ "MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2019: Ceitlin Lilidh". Scots Trad Music Awards. 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  9. ^ "New debut album from Isles music world". Welovestornoway.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
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