Album Reviews

6th Dec 2009

Matthew Forss, Inside World Music

The Gaelic-Scottish singer, Julie Fowlis, presents us with another round of intimately sweet songs of life and love in the Hebrides, Scotland, and beyond. Julie's real charm is found in her vocal style. Her voice is extremely sincere and pleasant, which makes anyone's heart who listens to it melt with delight. She is similar in sound to Heidi Talbot or Karine Polwart. Though, she is joined by her husband Eamon Doorley and others, on bouzouki, fiddle, guitar, flute, bass, accordion, piano, and bodhran. There is a nice mix of traditional instrumental and vocal tunes to enjoy. The songs are mainly in Gaelic, but a few English words pop-up, too. The liner notes provide information on the songs in Gaelic and English. The tunes are diverse enough to attract folk or Celtic music fans. Yet, anyone looking for enchanting music, then Uam is perfect. In fact, Uam means 'from me'. It does not take long to understand that this new album is Julie's gift to the world. Grab a partner and dance to the jubilant and sweet voice of Julie Fowlis. ~ Matthew Forss

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Tour Dates

27th Apr

LONDON, ENGLAND
'BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2016'. The Royal Albert Hall. Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP. England. UK.

14th May

OBAN, SCOTLAND
'Oban Live 2016' Mossfield Stadium, Oban, Argyll, Scotland. UK.

26th May

ORKNEY, SCOTLAND
Orkney Folk Festival. Orkney. Scotland. UK. (Various venues tbc)

5th Jun

CARDIFF, WALES
'Festival of Voice' St David's Hall, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH. Wales. UK.

13th Jul

STORNOWAY, SCOTLAND
'HebCelt 2016' (The Hebridean Celtic Music Festival). Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides. Scotland. UK.

15th Jul

STORNOWAY, SCOTLAND
'HebCelt 2016' (The Hebridean Celtic Music Festival). Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides. Scotland. UK.

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