Caarjyn Cooidjagh
Caarjyn Cooidjagh is a group of singers based in the Isle of Man. Performing a selection of traditional and contemporary Manx songs, they usually sing arrangements in Manx Gaelic by the group’s director, Annie Kissack. The eight women and six men who make up the group come from various musical backgrounds, and, although they differ in their formal training, they share an enthusiasm for Manx culture and good music performed simply. Their busy yearly schedule usually includes ceilis, church services, music festivals and community events.
Here they are in action at the Cooish Inter-Gaelic Festival http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hCdDmpJcvs
Caarjyn Cooidjagh means ‘friends together’ in Manx Gaelic.
Recordings:
2008 Skellyn
2004 Carval Chreneash
2000 The Promised Land
1999 Cronnane
Representation at festivals:
2010 Cooish Inter-Gaelic Festival
2010 Aviles Beltaine Inter-Celtic Festival, Asturias, Spain
2009 Yn Chruinnaght Inter-Celtic Festival
