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An Gaidheal sa Leannan
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Released: Jan 1, 2008
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  • Genre: Folk

    Location Point, Un

    Profile Views: 30312

    Last Login: 9/25/2012

    Member Since 4/22/2006

    Record Label Skipinnish Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    Calum Alex Macmillan was born and brought up on the Isle of Lewis. From an early age he was surrounded my Gaelic song and traditional music, his father Seonaidh being the lead singer in the Gaelic folk group 'The Lochies'. At the age of 18 he won the Mod Gold Medal and he also went on to win the Traditional Gold Medal and the prestigious 'Seann Nós' competition at the Pan Celtic Festival. Having completed his studies at Aberdeen University he is now employed as a Gaelic Development Manager with Fèisean nan Gàidheal, based in Inverness. 2005 saw the release of his highly successful debut album, 'Tàladh nan Cuantan'. SInce then he went on to perform and record with the Gaelic supergroup 'Daimh' performing at festivals and concerts across Europe and releasing two albums - Crossing Point and Diversions. Calum is also a member of the Male voice Gaelic lads collection Na Seoid who performed far and wide and released an exceptionally popular self-titled album.

  • Members

    Calum Alex- Vocals/Smallpipes/Highland Pipes

  • Influences

    My Father is my biggest influence. Iain Morrison and various other traditional Gaelic singers and traditional musicians

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Calum Alex Macmillan was born and brought up on the Isle of Lewis. From an early age he was surrounded my Gaelic song and traditional music, his father Seonaidh being the lead singer in the Gaelic folk group 'The Lochies'. At the age of 18 he won the Mod Gold Medal and he also went on to win the Traditional Gold Medal and the prestigious 'Seann Nós' competition at the Pan Celtic Festival. Having completed his studies at Aberdeen University he is now employed as a Gaelic Development Officer with Fèisean nan Gàidheal. 2005 saw the release of his highly successful debut album, 'Tàladh nan Cuantan'. More recently, Calum Alex has joined the groundbreaking group Dàimh, whose latest album 'Crossing Point' was received with critical acclaim. .. ..
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Member Since:

April 22, 2006

Members:

Calum Alex- Vocals/Smallpipes/Highland Pipes

Influences:

My Father is my biggest influence. Iain Morrison and various other traditional Gaelic singers and traditional musicians

Record Label:

Skipinnish Records

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