Mary Ann Kennedy

Mary Ann Kennedy is one of the most highly-respected performers on the Scottish music scene, championing the place of Scotland’s burgeoning contemporary talent in the global roots firmament. Also in demand as a music producer, she has produced albums for many other singers and musicians. Her work is based at the residential recording studios and creative retreat developed by herself and husband Nick Turner at Watercolour Music in the Scottish West Highlands.

She is a double Mòd Gold Medallist at Gaeldom’s premier festival of language and music, and twice winner of the Concours International de la Harpe Celtique in Lorient, France. She is the recipient of a Saltire Award for her groundbreaking Gaelic choral work, ‘Lasair Dhè’, and continues to work with the award-winning Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhirnis (Inverness Gaelic Choir).

Mary Ann was a member of the highly-acclaimed Gaelic band ‘Cliar’, winners of ‘all-time’ Best Album at the inaugural Scots Trad Music Awards. Her current work concentrates on an album project, ‘Fonn’, showcasing the music and history of her mother’s family.

Biography

Mary Ann Kennedy is one of the most highly-respected performers on the Scottish music scene, championing the place of Scotland’s burgeoning contemporary talent in the global roots firmament. Also in demand as a music producer, she has produced albums for many other singers and musicians. Her work is based at the residential recording studios and creative retreat developed by herself and husband Nick Turner at Watercolour Music in the Scottish West Highlands.

She is a double Mòd Gold Medallist at Gaeldom’s premier festival of language and music, and twice winner of the Concours International de la Harpe Celtique in Lorient, France. She is the recipient of a Saltire Award for her groundbreaking Gaelic choral work, ‘Lasair Dhè’, and continues to work with the award-winning Còisir Ghàidhlig Inbhirnis (Inverness Gaelic Choir).

Mary Ann was a member of the highly-acclaimed Gaelic band ‘Cliar’, winners of ‘all-time’ Best Album at the inaugural Scots Trad Music Awards. Her current work concentrates on an album project, ‘Fonn’, showcasing the music and history of her mother’s family.

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