Arrane son Mannin In this month’s edition... Concert and Song • Hunting the Wren in Ramsey, Competition Douglas, Port St Mary and St Johns • more Manx music for the mountain Friday 10th January 2014 dulcimer Peel Masonic Hall, Stanley Road, • Island of Culture 2014 is launched 7.30pm start - free admission • Manx harp arrangements as set pieces in Glasgow competition * raffl e * • Ruth Keggin album launch Featuring: Jonee Fisher (last year’s • more Manx music, songs and drama Song Competition winner), Tree in the Island’s schools Cassyn, Cliogaree Twoaie, Laura • a research article by Stephen Miller and David Rowles, - Marlene • photos from the Foolish Fortnight Hendy and Dilys Sowrey • and much, much more! and song competition.
An exciting project involving Cultural Ambassador for Island of Culture, Davy Knowles, started at the end of December. DAM Productions have started work on ‘island bound’ which sees Davy connect with his Manx musical roots. The Manx Music Team at Culture Vannin had a lovely time chatting to Davy about all things Manx and musical! (photo: Christy De Haven) The Manx Heritage Foundation is changing its name to Culture Vannin in 2014 to coincide with the Island of Culture celebrations - more will be revealed next month:
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