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Nigheanan Glengarry (pronounced "Nee-uh-nun") is a musical ensemble, whose aim is to preserve their Celtic Heritage, through music and song. Glengarry County, home to most members of the group, was settled by Gaelic speaking Highlanders over 200 years ago and is also known as the Highland heart of Ontario. Although Gaelic as an everyday language has long since disappeared, the county is still imbued with the Celtic spirit of its ancestors.

Formed in the fall of 1996, the group has performed from Megantic, Quebec to Guelph, Ontario. They are presently working on a CD of sacred songs based on the renowned Alexander Carmichael collection. A Scottish tour is planned for the summer of 2002.

Singing mostly in Gaelic, Nigheanan's main interest lies in the traditional music of the Scottish Gael with particular emphasis on sacred songs. However, being versatile in nature, they excel in their unique interpretation of mouth music and work songs and also enjoy teaching Gaelic songs by skillfully weaving them into their musical presentations.

Dr. Margaret Bennett, Folklorist & Celtic Scholar - "Angelic Gaelic Voices"

Former Conductor Strath Gaelic Choir, Isle of Skye - "Refreshing.... like being at a Ceilidh."

Greg Peerenboom, Glengarry News - "...felt as though transported to the rocky slopes of the Scottish Highlands."

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