Mànran

What makes Mànran so extraordinary is the fusion of Scottish culture with modernity. Bagpipe sounds meet Gaelic singing and a fireworks display of rhythm. The focus is on the voices of Kim Carnie and Ewen Henderson and the globally unique duet between Irish uilleann pipes and Scottish bagpipes. It is devilishly difficult to play two bagpipes with two different pitches in harmony. This creates a sound that no other band can offer as a brass section.

The songs are sung in both Gaelic and English, with the famous tip of the scales leaning more towards Gaelic. Even when it comes to balancing rock and tradition, it remains suspended in the golden middle.


The artists are masters when it comes to striking a fine balance between pipes, fiddle, accordion, drums, guitar and electric bass. After four albums and several singles, one of which was released for charity and raised £2 million, Mànran has established itself as one of the bands that form the foundation of the Scottish and Irish music scene.


The collective has received several awards worldwide, including: INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR, Australian Celtic Music Awards, TRADITIONAL ARTS, SCOTS AND GAELIC AWARD, Creative Scotland Awards, and ALBUM OF THE YEAR & GAELIC SINGER OF THE YEAR, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.


Mànran sweeps over their audience like a storm. This has earned them a reputation as one of the best Celtic rock bands in the world. In Germany, they proved this at the Irish Folk Festival Poyenberg, Loreley Festival, Ulmer Zelt and several tours, among others. But the septet also cleaned up at the Guinness Folk Festival Sion and Zeltik Dudelange. At the end of 2021, the band released their new album ‘Úrar’.



The press raved: ‘A tremendous album, their best yet, and one that should cement their pole position in the current renaissance of Scottish roots music’ (At the Barrier Reviews). In December 2022, they rented Scotland's largest arena, the Hydro, in Glasgow, and fans flocked not only from Scotland but from all over the world. In addition, Kim Carnie's solo album was awarded the German Record Critics' Prize in 2022.


They'll leave the final word to the Scottish daily newspaper Daily Record: ‘If you want a party, call Mànran!’ There's nothing more to add.