manx celtic music and dance

A traditional Manx couples' dance, Chyndaa yn Bwoailley ('Return the Blow').

This is one of the most popular of all traditional Manx couples dances, particularly for the slaps which the woman gives to the man until they embrace towards the end.

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Music performed by Jamie Smith

Music from Rinkaghyn Vannin

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A performance by Grainne Joughin and John Kilgallon, accompanied by Barrule, July 2012.

Performance by Skeddan Jiarg in March 2020.