Celtic Languages Winter Concert: Echoes of the Land, Voices of the People

Date: February 13th, 2025 | Time: 6 PM GMT / 10 AM PST

Duration: 2.5 hours

Platform: Zoom

As we transition from the depths of winter toward the promise of spring, we invite you to join the Weaving Remembrance community around the hearth for a truly unique and memorable event.

Experience a one-of-a-kind livestream concert that brings together some of the vibrant, living languages of the Celtic world.

On February 13th, join us for an inspiring musical journey as Cornish, Welsh, Irish Gaelic, and Scottish Gaelic come to life through the voices of talented musicians from across the Celtic lands. Each of these musicians bring their unique styles to the stage, blending folk and Celtic music with both contemporary and traditional elements.

Connect with the Timeless Beauty & Nourishment of the Mother Tongues

Whether you’ve walked the hills of Ireland, the highlands of Scotland, the cliffs of Cornwall, or the luscious forests of Wales…

Or you’ve only dreamed of their misty shores…

This music carries the original blessings of the Celtic lands.

We offer this global livestream concert as a tributary into the larger rivers of language revival moving across the Celtic Isles today.

Each of these accomplished artists are praised for their artistry, depth of music, enchanting voices and ability to touch the audience. They invite you into the magical heart of their lands – of rivers, forests, mountains and sea, where the land echoes with ancient memory.

We invite you to embark on a musical journey brimming with magic, storytelling, beauty, and nourishment for the soul – a truly unique concert experience.

This is for you if you’d like to:

• Be immersed in a unique, one-of-a-kind live performance that weaves a musical tapestry of the Celtic lands
• Experience an intimate evening with well-established artists sharing songs and stories of their cultural heritage
• Journey into the magic of the Celtic isles from the comfort of your home

What to Expect:

• A 2.5-hour musical journey with performances from renowned musicians singing in Cornish, Welsh, Irish Gaelic, and Scottish Gaelic.
• A celebration of language, music, and culture, designed for all ages and backgrounds.

Whether you’re a music lover, a language enthusiast, or simply curious about the Celtic heart, join us for this beautiful concert filled with joy, inspiration, and connection.

Featured Artists:

Kim Carnie (Scottish Gaelic), accompanied by Innes White on guitar

“A standout instrument of her generation” –BBC Radio 2

“She breathes light & beauty into every note” –Living Tradition

Award-winning Scottish singer and composer, Kim Carnie is celebrated for her powerful Gaelic vocals. Her debut album, And So We Gather, won the German Critics Choice Award and was nominated for Album of the Year. Kim’s cross-cultural collaborations span from Senegalese Kora players to Breton musicians, and her performances have graced some of the world’s biggest stages. As a passionate advocate for Scottish Gaelic, she brings a modern touch to traditional sounds, bridging folk and world music with grace and power.

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh (Irish Gaelic)

“One of today’s great singers” –Irish Echo

“One of the earthiest and most distinctive voices, not just in traditional circles, but anywhere” –The Irish Times

Awarded RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Singer of the Year in 2022, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a multi-award-winning traditional singer and musician from West Kerry. Renowned for her mastery of the sean nós style, Muireann brings the Irish Gaelic tradition to life with a deep, earthy voice and a passion for sharing her cultural heritage. Former lead singer of Danú, she has also performed and collaborated with artists across genres, recently releasing an album with the Irish Chamber Orchestra.

Gwilym Morus Baird & Owen Shiers (Welsh)

A talented duo steeped in Welsh culture, Gwilym Morus Baird and Owen Shiers blend Welsh folk with contemporary music. Gwilym, a well-respected figure in Welsh folk, has collaborated in multiple projects and is known for his work on Welsh mythology. Owen, a composer and musician, is focused on modernizing Ceredigion's cultural heritage through his project Cynefin. Together, they bring an authentic voice to Welsh music and storytelling.

Elizabeth Freeborn (Cornish)

Cornish-born singer-songwriter Elizabeth Freeborn brings the magic of Cornwall to life through her ethereal voice and connection with nature. Known for her angelic tones and folk compositions, Elizabeth sings in Kernewek (Cornish), sharing her passion for the old language through both traditional and original songs. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience her transportive soundscapes, blending Celtic harp, piano, and nature’s sounds.

A percentage of all proceeds from this concert will be donated to Go Cornish for Primary Schools, a program in the UK bringing the Cornish language to life both inside and outside the classroom for over 6,000 primary school age children.

About Weaving Remembrance:

Weaving Remembrance is a budding organization whose mission is to support people in connecting more deeply with earth and ancestral wisdom by bringing together teachers of traditional song, story and craft.

We are inspired by exploring how to weave these wisdom traditions into this modern life in order to live in greater harmony and connection.

Find out more at:www.weavingremembrance.org