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Below you will find all our latest news as posted to Rachel's Twitter account @RachelWlkr. Follow her on your favourite social network for up to the minute news on gigs, tickets, merchandise and new releases. Rachel is active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. See links at the top of the page.
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Madainn mhath! #shepherdswarning
It was so special to be able to sing some of the songs from my new album with amazing friends & musicians @AaronHJones, @RoryGrindlay_ James Graham, Charlotte Printer and the brilliant @BrodickQuartet at the end of last year. It will be shown as part of @ccfest on 26th Jan.
Another beautiful Lochaber morning looking across to the Grey Corries, Aonach Mòr and Ben Nevis.
First swim of the year. ❄️💕
Beagan fadalach, ach Bliadhna Mhath Ùr bho Loch Abar fo’n ghrèin! I might be a bit late, but Happy New Year from sunny Lochaber. Here’s hoping 2021 is kinder to us all, in the meantime, stay safe and well xx ❤️🌹
Nollaig Chridheil dhuibh uile! Merry Christmas, wishing you love and peace ❤️🌹 xx
I hope are all having a peaceful Christmas Eve. Here is a Gaelic version of O Holy Night, translated by Flora MacPhail and accompanied by @ingridhendo m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=I…
'Gaol' is out now! I am so excited, thank you for all the love for the album so far. 😊 Tòrr gaol ❤️ #NewMusicFriday #ReleaseDay rachelwalker.co.uk
Tonight! Head over to my Facebook Page @ 7pm for the wee launch and a bit of chat 😊 #Gaol is out tomorrow! ❤️ facebook.com/gaelicsingerra…
I have another lovely video to share ☺️ 'All For You' is a song of healing after heartbreak & the hope that comes with new love. ❤️ Thanks to @AaronHJones, @playcajon, Coda Production Services & @BrodickQuartet.
Watch now ➡️ youtu.be/y2LGyFmTq2k
Join me next Thursday over on Facebook as I officially launch my album, Gaol! ❤️I’ll be sharing a launch video, taking you behind the scenes & featuring some new videos. I'll also go live for a chat - come along & send some qs my way!
Chì mi ann sibh! x fb.me/e/RzyuOT7B
A moment of calm today. So beautiful. #westcoast #sunset
🔊🎼Delighted to be able to share another track from 'Gaol' with you later today. A Phàidirinn A Dhùisg Mo Dheòir / Pàidirinn who Awoke my Tears is a song of grief and longing. 🖤 The video premieres on my YouTube Channel at 5.30pm: youtube.com/watch?v=M_CvSF…
Look what’s arrived at RW - HQ! Lots of work to do to get all your pre-orders ready for postage next week. If you would like your copy to be in the first mail out, you can order via my website rachelwalker.co.uk
Today's video is 'Tìr is Sàl' - 'Land and Sea'. This waulking song is about the ties we have to the land and the way working the land is often a love passed from generation to generation. 🌱 @playcajon @AaronHJones @Marcas_Mac
Watch in full now: youtu.be/OTnxHUTUcHE
I have another video for you tomorrow!❤️I'll be premiering Tìr is Sàl / Land and Sea on my Facebook Page at 7pm: facebook.com/gaelicsingerra…
Thanks so much to everyone who has pre-ordered my album ‘Gaol’ 🌹and for your lovely kind comments. Cd’s will be posted out as soon as they are delivered to RW - HQ! Albums include a full booklet with lyrics and translations for all the songs, designed by @fatherofschmO
It's album pre-order day! ♥️ To celebrate, I'm delighted to present the Official Video for 'Là Luain' ('The Day That Never Comes'). Watch and find out more ➡️youtube.com/watch?v=bOze-o…
I can finally reveal that my new album 'Gaol', meaning 'Love', will be out 11 Dec! I'll be launching pre-orders on Thu 12 Nov along with a very special video - the first in a series of films we've captured 🎥 Tòrr gaol ❤️
I've got new music news coming on Thursday for you! So excited to share what I've been working on #WatchThisSpace 🌹👀
On Friday 18th Sep at 8.30pm, myself and the excellent @AaronHJones will be playing a set for @BothanDunEidean, live on their Facebook page. Tha mi’n dòchas gun urrainn dhuibh a bhith còmhla rinn airson oidhche de dh’òrainn. #ceòl #ambothan #gàidhlig
Final vocals were recorded for my new album today, and it’s ready for mixing! Nearly a year since I started recording but excited to hear it come to life. Thanks so much to Jamie @StMarysSpace and all the fantastic musicians who recorded with me. More news on release soon!
West Highland College - UHI are hosting on online open day today and I’ll be taking appointments to discuss all music courses, including options for performance, composition and digital DJ-ing. More info here whc.uhi.ac.uk