Ruig is thog Lauren NicLeòid ann an Leodhas, am baile Lacasdal. Thòisich i a’ seinn mar nighean og am bun-sgoil anns a’ Mhòd, agus thòirt sin dhi uidh ann an òrain, bàrdachd agus ceòl. Tha ì a-nis a’ fuireachd ann an Lunnain, far an d’rinn i ceum mhaighstireachd ann an seinn clasaigeach agus opera aig an t-Acadamh Rìoghal na Ceòl. Tha i an-duigh ag obair mar seinneadar opera, ach chan eil i air cuir as leis a’ Ghàidhlig. Tha i air òrain gàidhlig a seinn ri thaobh Mozart agus Mahler, agus tha i gu dearbh dhan bheachd gu bheil iad airigh air.

Lauren Macleod was born and raised in Laxdale on the Isle of Lewis. She began singing in primary school through the Mod, which instilled an interest in song, poetry and music. Today, she lives in London, where she studied for a master’s degree in vocal performance at the Royal Academy of Music. She now works as an opera singer but has not put aside her Gaelic roots. She has performed Gaelic songs in concert halls alongside Mozart and Mahler, and is of the firm opinion that they have just as much right to be there.

Join Lauren Macleod for some Gaelic songs in this relaxed Facebook live event. Lauren will be discussing and performing some touchstones of the genre and some of her personal favourites.

Cost: Free