Oie Voaldyn

Based on an old Manx Celebration (April 30th)& Commissioned by the Oie Voaldyn Festival, this piece of music marks the change from Winter to Summer festival, through the symbolic Black Raven which holds a special place in Manx folklore and mythology. The piece was designed to mark change for the better, working well also with Oie Houney/Hop Tu Naa the oldest unbroken tradition in the Isle of Man original which saw the bad spirits away ahead of the Winter to come.
Artists: Gilno Carswell, Aalish Kilgallon, David Kilgallon

She Shoh Yn Chomleayrtys
Tar Er - Gerrey
Lhig Dooin Jeeaghyn er-Y-Cheilley
Eddin ry Eddin

Feagh Ghoo
Gooillian Seose
Cur Lhee Caghlaa
As Shee er y Thalloo

Feeagh Ghoo

Oie Voaldyn - Feeagh Ghoo

Slow & Peaceful but full of emotion & weight

Celtic Piano

Axnfell

An unoffical tribute to the unoffical Manx National Anthem!

Ellan Vannin

Composer: Matthew Warren
Singer: Sarah Mercer
Harpist: Mera Royle
Manx translation: Bob Carswell
Produced by Gyp Buggane

In January 2024, the song won Arrane son Mannin (Song for Mann), a competition for original songs in Manx.

Baatey Paybr (Paper Boats) - Gaelg

Composer: Matthew Warren
Singer: Sarah Mercer
Harpist: Mera Royle
Produced by Gyp Buggane

In January 2024, the Manx version of Paper Boats won Arrane son Mannin (Song for Mann), a competition for original songs in Manx.

Paper Boats - English version

In many parts of Britain, the 16th and 17th centuries were a period of unsettling religious change.
What happened on the Isle of Man?
How did a movement which majored on the importance of the word cope with the language barrier?

The Island’s distinctive political and linguistic features makes it a fascinating case study, with the potential to shed light on wider scholarly thinking about the local and regional impact of Protestant reform. The reform process was still ongoing when Bishop Wilson arrived in 1698.
An overview of the topic which engages with contemporary scholarship is long overdue, and this talk focusing on the parish of Michael sketches out the course of events, drawing attention to some key issues and shedding light on this important period of Manx history.

Dr Grass is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a senior research fellow at Spurgeon’s College, London, specialising in Church history.

This talk took place on 20 May 2024 at the Ebenezer Hall, Kirk Michael.
It was organised by Michael Heritage Trust: https://www.facebook.com/michaelheritage01

This recording was made in 2024 by Culture Vannin.
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Michael Parish and the Reformation - A talk by Dr Tim Grass

Kevin McHugh's
The Knotted Chord
Firebird - Tom Callister

Firebird

Moghrey Laa Boaldyn

An unaccompanied version of traditional Manx song Padjer Colum Killey with glorious improvised harmonies by Sophia Dale.
The prayer asks for the peace of God, the peace of man and the peace of Columba on every part of the house, and on myself.

Padjer Colum Killey - St Columba's Prayer by Skeeal

Ny Kirree fo Niaghtey - John Nelson, 1909, Trebitsch recordings

Ny Kirree fo Niaghtey - John Nelson, 1909

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Culture Vannin awards grants and initiates schemes whilst supporting the work of development officers for music and language. The work of Culture Vannin has been fundamental to the revival of interest and support for Manx language and culture over the last twenty years.

Culture Vannin is the trading name for the Manx Heritage Foundation, registered charity 333 in the Isle of Man.

Michael Parish and the Reformation - A talk by Dr Tim Grass

Culture Vannin

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