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    “There is a handful of performers…who, while deeply involved in tradition, make relevant connections with alternative styles.  Alyth McCormack is one of this handful.” The Irish Edition, Philadelphia

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An anonymous lament written by a sister for her drowned brother. The images of the effects of the sea on her brother’s body are very vivid, but show the loss the sister felt.

lyrics

Mhic Shiridh (Chan e caoidh Mhic Shiridh)

Chan e caoidh Mhic Shiridh
A dh’fhàg an dil air mo ghruaidh
Hu o ro hu oh
Ho ro o hi o hi o
Hu o ro hu o

Chan e caoidh mo leannain
Ged a dh’fhanadh e bhuam

Ach a caoidh mo bhràthar
Chaidh a bhàthadh sa chuan

‘S duilich leam do chùl clannach
Bhith san fheamainn ga luadh

‘S duilich leam do gheal dheudan
Bhi gan reubadh sa chuan

Tha do leabaidh gun chàradh
Anns an t-seòmar ud shuas

Ach cha teid mi ga càradh
‘S fhàd o dh’fhàg thu i fuar.

Translation

‘Tis not lamenting o’er MhicShiridh
that on my cheeks the tears remain.

It is lamenting my brother
For he’s the one that’s drowned at sea.

I am sad to think of your hair
Entwined in the drifting seaweed

I am sad to think of your white teeth
Smashed against the rocks.

I see your bed is not made
As cold you left it long ago.

I’ll not trouble you now
Love, you are too far from me.

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from An Iomall (The Edge), released June 10, 2022

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Alyth McCormack Wexford, Ireland

“nothing short of mesmerizing.”

Alyth has earned acclaim for the matchless way she delivers the Gaelic songs on which she was raised & her diversity. Celebrated for her work with The Chieftains (she has been their featured singer for the 14 years) she has shared the stage with folk greats like Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson, jazz musician Edward Simon, Ry Cooder and country icon Trace Adkins. ... more

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