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And So We Gather marks Gaelic singer Kim Carnie’s accomplished and thoroughly captivating solo debut. Oban-born Carnie balances her Scottish background and various musical influences well, ensuring an engaging and pleasing release that effortlessly explores the tradition and vitality of Gaelic song.
There is an impressive gathering of musicians with Donald Shaw on piano and harmonium, Innes White on guitar, James Lindsay on double bass and James Mackintosh on percussion, whilst guests include John Lowrie, Alyn Cosker agus Charlie Stewart, alongside the vocal talents of Julie Fowlis, Kathleen MacInnes agus Karen Matheson. Indeed, as the Press Release notes, And So We Gather is set to be one of the largest-scale solo Gaelic records of a generation. It’s an ambitious but equally accessible recording, with Carnie’s soft yet powerful voice providing the keystone to proceedings.
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