On ‘Caoir’, Joy Dunlop’s third album, the power and expressiveness of her voice shines through, while, aided by a top-notch five-piece band, they push the boundaries of ‘trad’ while expertly retaining its soul.
Esteemed Scottish singer and Gaelic language advocate Joy Dunlop is set to release her third solo album Caoir. Watch the accompanying video for her lead single ‘Mo nighean donn, ho gù’, a traditional Gaelic waulking song that is given a powerful contemporary musical twist.
Watch Joy & Andrew Dunlop, performing Ae Fond Kiss from their new album Dithis. While it’s been a favourite of theirs for a long time, after delving a little deeper they discovered a less innocent history lies behind it.
Joy Dunlop joins forces with innovative Scottish folk duo ‘Twelfth Day’ for her latest release ‘Fiere’, a distinctive project that celebrates the artistic endeavours of fellow female Scots.
In describing her culture, Joy Dunlop also manages to describe the very personal qualities that she herself brings with Dùsgadh: a vibrant collection of material that showcases the spirit of a thriving, young generation who embrace their Gaelic culture with big hearts and open minds.
