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    Maggie MacInnes

    http://www.maggiemacinnes.co.uk

    Maggie was born in Glasgow but comes from a long line of Gaelic singers from the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides learning most of her Gaelic songs from her mother Flora MacNeil.  A singer and clarsach player herself, she has travelled widely with her music and has been involved with many groups and projects.  She composed music for Celtic Connections New Voices which led to a BBC eightpart TV series and CD called Oran na Mna (a Woman’s Song).  Her latest, and sixth solo album, “Port Bàn”, was released in January 2020 and is a tribute to her mother.

    ” raw heartfeltness that is nothing short of captivating”

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    Maggie MacInnes – Flora MacNeil’s legacy of song

    10th April 2021 - Saturday

    Maggie’s mother, Flora MacNeil, from the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, came from a family with a rich Gaelic singing tradition. Having learned many of these songs which she …

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