Julie Fowlis (born 20 June 1978 on North Uist, Outer Hebrides) is a Scottis… Read Full Bio ↴Julie Fowlis (born 20 June 1978 on North Uist, Outer Hebrides) is a Scottish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist who sings primarily in Scottish Gaelic. Fowlis won the Horizon award at the 2006 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, won Folk Singer of The Year at the 2008 awards, and was nominated for the Folk Singer of the Year award at the 2007 awards.
British broadcaster Mark Radcliffe hailed her voice and songs as “enchanting, beguiling and as fascinating as songs by Kate Bush and Björk” and KT Tunstall described her voice as "formidable and amazingly rhythmic". She was the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2008 and has gathered a small army of fans around the world including an impressive list of celebrities including the aforementioned Mark Radcliffe, KT Tunstall plus Ricky Gervais and Phil Selway from Radiohead. In 2007 she was invited to appear on "Later...with Jools Holland" and was a special guest on the critically acclaimed "Transatlantic Sessions" series and has entertained millions of radio listeners around the world with her engaging live sessions and live performances.
She is somewhat of an enigma as she sings in a language only understood by around 60,000 people - which accounts for only approximately 1% of the population of Scotland. She sings in Scottish Gaelic and spends her time touring around the world bringing ancient songs from the Hebridean Islands to new audiences. She is an accomplished musician as well - playing Highland bagpipes, smallpipes, whistles, oboe & cor anglais and three waltzes on the one row melodeon.
She has broadcasting experience, including present two flagship music programmes on BBC Scotland - the traditional music programme "Travelling Folk" and the world music show "Global Gathering". A one hour documentary on her and her musical travels, entitled "Bliadhna Julie/Julie's Year" was broadcast by the BBC in 2007. She was publicly voted Gaelic Singer of the Year 2007 at the Scots Trad Music Awards and her album "cuilidh", produced with husband Eamon Doorley, was voted "Album of the Year" at the same awards. She has a clutch of other awards, including BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award 2006 for Best Emerging Artist (the first ever Gaelic Artist to be nominated for such an award) and was also voted Gaelic Singer of the Year 2005 at the Scots Trad Music Awards. She remains the only singer to have won this prestigious award twice.
British broadcaster Mark Radcliffe hailed her voice and songs as “enchanting, beguiling and as fascinating as songs by Kate Bush and Björk” and KT Tunstall described her voice as "formidable and amazingly rhythmic". She was the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year 2008 and has gathered a small army of fans around the world including an impressive list of celebrities including the aforementioned Mark Radcliffe, KT Tunstall plus Ricky Gervais and Phil Selway from Radiohead. In 2007 she was invited to appear on "Later...with Jools Holland" and was a special guest on the critically acclaimed "Transatlantic Sessions" series and has entertained millions of radio listeners around the world with her engaging live sessions and live performances.
She is somewhat of an enigma as she sings in a language only understood by around 60,000 people - which accounts for only approximately 1% of the population of Scotland. She sings in Scottish Gaelic and spends her time touring around the world bringing ancient songs from the Hebridean Islands to new audiences. She is an accomplished musician as well - playing Highland bagpipes, smallpipes, whistles, oboe & cor anglais and three waltzes on the one row melodeon.
She has broadcasting experience, including present two flagship music programmes on BBC Scotland - the traditional music programme "Travelling Folk" and the world music show "Global Gathering". A one hour documentary on her and her musical travels, entitled "Bliadhna Julie/Julie's Year" was broadcast by the BBC in 2007. She was publicly voted Gaelic Singer of the Year 2007 at the Scots Trad Music Awards and her album "cuilidh", produced with husband Eamon Doorley, was voted "Album of the Year" at the same awards. She has a clutch of other awards, including BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award 2006 for Best Emerging Artist (the first ever Gaelic Artist to be nominated for such an award) and was also voted Gaelic Singer of the Year 2005 at the Scots Trad Music Awards. She remains the only singer to have won this prestigious award twice.
Set of Jigs
Julie Fowlis Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Julie Fowlis:
'Ille Dhuinn 'S Toigh Leam Thu 'Ille dhuinn, 's toigh leam thu 'S toigh leam fhìn thu,…
A Chatrion' Òg A Chatrion' òg 's tu rinn mo leòn, 's tu dh'fhàg…
A Ghaoil Leig Dhachaigh Gum Mhàthair Mi A ghaoil, leig dhachaigh gum mhàthair mi; A ghràidh, leig dh…
An Roghain Dain Do Eimhir XXII Choisich mi cuide ri mo thuigse a-muigh ri taobh a' chuain; …
An t-Aparan Goirid 's an t-Aparan Ùr: Òran do Sheasaidh Bhaile Raghnaill An t-aparan goirid 's an t-aparan ùr, An t-aparan goirid nac…
Aoidh Na Dèan Cadal Idir Aoidh, na Dèan Cadal Idir, Aoidh, na dèan cadal idir, Aoid…
Biodh an Deoch Seo 'n Laimh Mo Ruin Òladh neo na òladh càch i Biodh i làn aig…
Bodaich Odhar Hoghaigearraidh Bidh Eòghainn is fear a' chiubha is fear an rubha…
Bothan Àirigh am Bràigh Raithneach Gur e m' anam is m' eudail chaidh an-dè do Ghleann…
Cadal Ciarach Mo Luran Cadal ciarach mo luran, Cadal ciarach mo luran, Cadal ciarac…
Danns' a Luideagan Odhar Danns′ hi ri iù a, danns' a luideagan odhar Danns′ hi…
Danns' a Luideagan Odhar (Dance Dun-Coloured Slattern) Danns' hi ri iù a, danns' a luideagan odhar, Danns' hi…
Do Chalum Chalum, a rùin, on a dh' eug thu ‘s airsnealach, tinn as do…
Ged a Sheòl Mi air M' Aineol Ged a sheòl mi air m' aineol Cha laigh smalan air…
Ged a Sheol Mi Air M'Aineol Ged a sheòl mi air m′ aineol Cha laigh smalan air…
Hé gràdh hò gràdh Hé gràdh, hò gràdh ′S e mo gràdh 's an t-agh…
Hò bha mi hé bha mi Hò bha mi, hé bha mi Hò bha mi mar rithe ′S…
Hò Bha Mi, Hé Bha Mi Hò bha mi, hé bha mi O bha mar rithe Ged a…
Hùg air a Bhonaid Mhòir Hùg air a′ bhonaid mhòir Cuiribh oirre 's leigibh leatha Tui…
Hug Air A' Bhonaid Mhoir Hùg air a' bhonaid mhòir Cuiribh oirre 's leigibh leatha Tui…
Into the Open Air This love it is a distant star guiding us home wherever…
Lon-Dubh (Blackbird) Lon-dubh a' seinn ann an dubhar na h-oidhche tog do sgiathan…
M' Fhearann Saidhbhir M' fhearann saidhbhir o hùg à 'S i hù i hò…
M' Fhearann Saidhbhir / Nellie Garvey's Favourit / 'G Ioman Nan Gamhan 's Mi Muladach / Jerry's Pipe M' fhearann saidhbhir o hùg à 'S i hù i hò…
Mo Bhean Chomain Gur tu mo bhean chomain \tI am under no obligation…
Mo bheannachd dhan bhàillidh ùr Mo bheannachd dhan bhàillidh ùr ′S tu fhèin a choisinn an…
Mo Dhòmhnallan Fhèin Mo Ghruagach Dhonn Hi ho ro, mo ghruagach dhonn, 'S ann ort…
Mo Ghruagach Dhonn Hi ho ro, mo ghruagach dhonn, 'S ann ort fhèin a…
Moladh Uibhist Gur tu mo bhean chomain A chagair 's a ghaoil Bha dualchas…
Òganaich Ùir a Rinn M' Fhàgail Oganaich ùir a rinn m' fhàgail Hi ri-abh o hiùraibh o…
Oran nan Raiders O, 's ann tha na diùlnaich thall Air an taobh ud…
Puirt Siud mar chaidh an càl a dholaidh Laigh' a' mhìn air…
Puirt-à-beul Set: 'S Toigh Leam Fhìn Buntàta 's Ìm / Tha Fionnlagh ag Innearadh / Hùg Oiridh Hiridh 'S Toigh Leam Fhìn Buntàta 's Ìm 'S toigh leam fhìn…
Smeorach Chlann Domhnaill Hoilibheag hilibheag hò-aill-il ò, Hoilibheag hilibheag hò-r…
Tha Caolas Eadar Mi 's Iain Tha caolas eadar mi 's Iain Hao ri iu a, hao…
Tha Mo Ghaol air Àird a' Chuain Feasgar ciùin an tùs a' Chèitein Nuair bha 'n ialtag…
Tha Mo Ghaol Air Àird a' Chuain (My Love Is On the High Seas) Feasgar ciùin an tùs a' Chèitein Nuair bha 'n ialtag anns…
Thig am Bàta Thig am bàta àill i ò Ro àilleagan àill i ò Moch…
Touch The Sky When the cold wind is a-calling And the sky is clear…
Turas san Lochmor An nì a bha nam inntinn gun inns mi dhuibh…
Wind and Rain Bha dà phiuthar ann ’s lad a’ coiseachd sios an…
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@robertcope9103
Absolutely brilliant from 5 of the finest Scottish and Irish musicians alive. Love you Julie and your family and band. And how is that the simplest, least complicated little tunes are the MOST beautiful? Simple. They were written by people who LOVED other people and wanted to make them HAPPY. People like US!! Xx
@jaantorv4991
Ancient Celtic composers, who wrote many of the melodies, would surely sit up in their final resting places,
shake the dust from their heads and in joyful wonder and amazement listen to what Julie Fowlis brings to their tunes.
@Jim-oe9pt
Ms. Fowlis never ceases to thrill me. She's priceless cultural treasure all on her own, but all the musicians are great.
@nateldredge9538
Right to my soul. It must be my Scottish roots.
@vlnvlaclogbaerhpno
How can you not LOVE this woman??? 😍
@robinroberts2152
Wow! She plays the pipes beautifully! Like everything else she does. It's all so enjoyable.
@ameenatippie8308
Amazing. Even the pipes she grasped my heart. Ty Julie!
@lex8060
Thank you so much for posting. This was my first experience of her live in Dublin and it was one of the most magical evening... Their talent and of course Julie's incredible playing and that voice has led to 3 further live events... and she blows me away every time. Thanks for this wonderful memory.
@Betterthantelly
You people are amazing thank you for what you do. In a world of lost artifice you breath fresh ancient being into the now.
@Nachtuil36
Flute and pipes power !!! Wow ... incredible !