Amadan: An evening of Gaelic music and song

Name: Amadan: An evening of Gaelic music and song
Start: 2025-02-27T18:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-27T19:30:00+00:00
Location: National Library of Scotland

Schedule

Thu Feb 27 2025 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

National Library of Scotland | Edinburgh, SC

Join Amadan, a six-piece Gaelic band, as they perform an evening of music and song for all.
About this Event

Join us for an unforgettable performance as Amadan blend their lifelong love for Gaelic culture with dynamic arrangements and soulful melodies, putting their unique spin on beloved Scottish tunes and Gaelic song.

Amadan are a talented six-piece band from Edinburgh, who grew up together in Gaelic-medium education. The ensemble features Gaelic singer and accordionist Matthew Wright, siblings Niall and Ròsaidh Mackintosh on guitar and clàrsach, fiddler Catrìona Lawson, bassist Oscar Phillips, and pianist/guitarist Finlay Penman.Together they bring a fresh and vibrant take on traditional Scottish music.

This event is part of Seachdain na Gàidhlig | World Gaelic Week, which celebrates Scottish Gaelic language and culture.

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