The Barra MacNeils
The Barra MacNeils
Genres: celtic, Canadian, Nova Scotia
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About The Barra MacNeils
As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal. The Barra MacNeils live concert experience brings so much more to the stage than most live acts ever can. Multiple lead vocalists, beautiful sibling harmonies, top drawer instrumental prowess on a wide variety of acoustic, stringed, percussion and wind instruments, dancing, storytelling, Gaelic songs and a journey through an ancient culture, and putting the "Family" in family entertainment. Multi-award winners, the Barra MacNeils have released numerous recordings including, Racket In the Attic (2002), Christmas Album (1999), Until Now (1997), The Question (1995), The Traditional Album (1994), Closer to Paradise (1993 - Certified Gold in Canada), Timeframe (1990), Rock in the Stream (1989), The Barra MacNeils (1986). In 2001, they released a DVD titled Cape Breton Christmas incorporating music from their live Christmas Concert Special (as seen on television), plus a visit to Cape Breton, interviews with the Barra MacNeils home at Christmas and music videos. Canada's Celtic ambassadors, the Barra MacNeils continue to perform to sold out audiences throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom. From headlining major festivals, concerts, special guest appearances (opening act for Celine Dion, Rita MacNeils CTV Christmas Special, performing with The Chieftains) television specials, film and television placement (Men with Brooms Soundtrack; Racket In The Attic) and their annual Christmas tour, they have set the course with a solid foundation for success. The Barra MacNeils one-hour Christmas Television Special (2000) continues to be broadcast on Country Music Television (CMT) and on the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) network in the United States. The Barra MacNeils will continue to do what they love to do best, and that is playing their music for the fans. This incredibly talented family group will tour Canada, the US and Europe to spread their distinctive brand of Celtic flavour around the world.
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The Barra MacNeils — Top 17 songs
| Artist | Song title | Like / Dislike | |
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| The Barra MacNeils | 's Fliuch an Oidhche/Hé Mandu (Featuring Catherine-Ann MacPhee) | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Tribute To Robert Stubbert | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Ian Hardie Set | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Twin Fiddles | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Taladh Chriosda | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Carol of the Bells | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Tim Edey With the Barras (Featuring Tim Edey) | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Wedding Party Medley | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | An T-Alltan Dubh (feat. Fiona MacGillivray & Ciarn MacGillivray) | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Christmas In Killarney | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Don't Call Me Early | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Haven't Got a Care | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | High Bass Tunes | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Second Hand News | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | Aim pige Ruadh (Mouth Music) | ||
| The Barra MacNeils | My Heart's in the Highlands |