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To hear Prince Edward Island's Patricia Murray is a rare opportunity to experience one of the world's foremost
Gaelic and traditional singers.
Her powerful and captivating voice, which earned her one of Scotland's most prestigious Gaelic singing award,
continues to touch listeners worldwide.
Whether performing for an audience in a small hall or a large outdoor venue, Patricia creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Her comfortable manner and compelling stage presence, added to the sweetness of her voice, makes for a truly memorable music experience.
Regardless if singing in Gaelic or English, the listener knows the message behind the song, based on the pure emotion evoked by Murray’s vocal delivery. The songs she sings are chosen specifically for the richness of the story and how it connects to the audience. From a stirring love ballad to a rhythmic traditional work song, the listener is treated to an authentic and entertaining performance.
New Recording
Fàilt’ Eilein a’ Phrionnsa - Welcome to Prince Edward Island
Drawing inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of Prince Edward Island,
Award winning singer, Patricia Murray, has crafted a fitting tribute to her ancient Gaelic forbearers, a beautiful and
haunting reflection of the music created by the early Scottish settlers.
Discography:
Fàilt' Eilein a' Phrionnsa - Welcome to Prince Edward Island (New!)- Patricia Murray
Primrose (Gaelic/English) - Patricia Murray
Portraits(Gaelic/English) - Patricia Murray
Celtic Christmas (Gaelic/English) - The College of Piping
Ancestral Voices, Across the Sea (Gaelic/English) - The College of Piping
Trinity Troubadours (English) - Patricia Murray, Douglas Millar, Chris Eaton
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Growing up on Prince Edward Island , Patricia Murray knew that it was a special
place with talented, musical people who had the gift of sharing Scottish tunes and songs. The Gaelic language also
held an important link to Island culture and it's history. It was fortune that brought her to Summerside's College of
Piping, where the beautiful and haunting songs crafted from this remarkable language first inspired her current
interest.
Patricia traveled to Scotland over the years hearing and learning the Gaelic songs from world renowned singers such as
Christine Primrose and Findlay MacNeill, and attending Gaelic Immersion courses on the Isle of Skye at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Learning about her own Scottish ancestors and the legacy of
their language, customs and history has been a strong significance to Patricia in the past few years. Also, a degree
in Celtic Studies from the University of Toronto in Ontario and her now
involvement with the Gaelic community in Nova Scotia has all fostered Patricia’s interest in connection of language and
music found on the Island and the East Coast of Canada.
Currently, Patricia lives in Nova Scotia, performing, teaching and conducting workshops across the country. She is also a member of tuig (Gaelic for "to understand"),
the fastest rising Irish/ Celtic group in the Canadian Maritime Provinces working on their first full length album.
NEW CD
Drawing inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of Prince Edward Island,
Award winning singer, Patricia Murray, has crafted a fitting tribute to her ancient Gaelic forbearers, a beautiful and
haunting reflection of the music created by the early Scottish settlers. Her third solo CD, Fàilt’ Eilein a’ Phrionnsa
– Welcome to Prince Edward Island is a collection of Gaelic songs written or sung by Islanders during the peak of
Gaelic language and culture on Prince Edward Island. Patricia wraps her voice around these relatively unknown songs,
breathing fresh spirit into these traditional melodies accompanied by the beautiful and dramatic playing of Troy
MacGillivray (piano, fiddle, & accordion). With this recording, Patricia has produced an intimate musical glimpse
into the world of Gaelic Prince Edward Island.
Notable achievements:
Winner of the prestigious Silver Pendant Award at the Royal National Gaelic Mod (Inverness, Scotland), becoming the
first Canadian to take top honors in Gaelic singing.
2006 Winner Roots/Traditional Artist of the Year, Prince Edward Island Music Awards
2005 East Coast Music Award Nomination for Female Artist & Roots/Traditional Artist of the Year
2003 Female Artist of the Year, Prince Edward Island Music Awards
2002 East Coast Music Award Nomination for Roots/Traditional Artist of the Year
Festival appearances at:
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival (Lunenburg, NS)
Ottawa Folk Festival (Ottawa, ON)
NB Highland Gathering (Fredericton, NB)
Indian River Festival (Prince Edward Island)
Ceilidh on the Road, Charlottetown Festival, (Confederation Centre)
Celtic Colours International Festival (Cape Breton, N.S.)
Stan Rogers Folk Festival (Canso, N.S.)
Big Pond Festival (Cape Breton)
Festival by the Sea (Saint John, N.B.)
Solo guest appearance at the Pops Superspecial with the Prince Edward Island Symphony. (Charlottetown, PEI)
Guest performer at Celtic Christmas, Roy Thomson Hall (Toronto, ON)
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