Music from the Isle of Man is relatively rarely heard on the British folk scene, and even less so Manx Gaelic song (I have to admit that I hadn’t even known before this album that there is such things as a Manx Gaelic singer out there). Ruth Keggin is apparently one of the leading Manx Gaelic singers, with a beautfiful …

Lossan is the debut album collaboration between Isle of Man Gaelic singer Ruth Keggin and Scottish harpist Rachel Hair. Now, living in West Wales, I am familiar with the living, breathing Welsh language and, although not a native speaker, I deeply appreciate the cultural and historical impact of a language which, in a different age, was once a criminal offence …

I have often noted how there is inner strength and power in the quiter Celtic music. Lossan features, for the most part, just two women: a voice and a Celtic harp and little else – it’s a perfect case in point. Even the Manx title means light or flame – very appropriate! Manx singer Ruth Keggin and Scottish harpist Rachel …

There come those moments when you seek solace from the wider world, the shenanigans and shitstorms of the 21st century, for when the latest burst of hypno-dub neo folkstep wyndhamtronica can no longer hit the spot. Well, gentlemen, ladies, I may have found the elixir for that mood, with the Isle of Man, the smallest of the six, sometimes seven, …

Lossan is a Manx word (the Celtic language spoken on the Isle of Man) that can mean light, glimmer, sheen and flame. It’s also a well-chosen title for the collaborative album between Manx Gaelic singer Ruth Keggin and Scottish Harpist Rachel Hair, for this duo’s debut offering has all those qualities in vibrant abundance. Manx is one of the three …

While there continues to be a rich stream of new folk releases celebrating Scottish and Irish Gaelic, Manx Gaelic, in comparison, doesn’t often get much of a look in. Manx Gaelic singer, Ruth Keggin, has teamed up with Scottish harpist, Rachel Hair, to deliver an exquisitely beautiful album celebrating the revival of the Manx language from its virtual extinction in …

  It’s easy to observe that Lossan, a collaboration between Manx singer Ruth Keggin and Scottish harpist Rachel Hair, is an exquisite collection of ballads, lullabies and jigs from the Isle of Man—and difficult to overstate the album’s transcendent mission. Keggin’s voice is not only pure it’s also pivotal: In addition to a performer she is also the Manx Language …

Manx Gaelic, currently in a precarious state, tends to be overshadowed by its Irish Sea neighbours Alba and Éire. This fine debut album by the duo of Manx singer and cultural champion Ruth Keggin and Scots harpist Rachel Hair delivers a bright counterblast, justifying its title, which means light or flame. Right from the opening Christmas lullabies, Keggin’s singing is …

Marking the first, according to the PR, duo harp and Manx Gaelic vocal album to bereleased, Lossan(meaning Light’ or ‘Glimmer”) is an effective and pleasing collaboration between singer Ruth Keggin and harpist Rachel Hair. Celtic tradition is at the heart of the album, with songs exploring Manx Gaelic culture and its links with Scotland. Musically too, subtle accompaniment is provided …