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| Name = Julie Fowlis
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| Background = Khaki
| Img = JulieFowlis.jpg|200px
| Img_capt = 'cuilidh' artwork
| Born = 1979<br> [[North Uist]], [[Outer Hebrides]], [[Scotland]]
| Occupation = [[Singer]]<br>[[Flautist]]<br>[[Piper]]<br>[[Musician]]<br>[[Oboist]]
| Genre = [[Celtic music|Celtic]]<br>[[Folk]]<br>[[Jazz]]
| Years_active = 2005 – present
| Label = Machair Records<br>Shoeshine Records<br>Macmeanmna
| Associated_acts=[[Dòchas]]
| URL =[http://www.juliefowlis.com Official site]<br>[http://www.myspace.com/juliefowlis Official Myspace site]
}}

'''Julie Fowlis''' (born 1979) is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] folk singer and [[multi-instrumentalist]] who sings primarily in [[Scottish Gaelic]].<ref name="BBC">{{cite web
| last = Long
| first = Chris
| authorlink =
| title = Julie Fowlis, Cuilidh
| work = Folk and Country Review
| publisher = [[BBC]]
| date = 2007-04-05
| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/release/bpzf/
| accessdate =2008-08-13 }}</ref>
==Biography==
Fowlis grew up in [[North Uist]], a small island in the [[Outer Hebrides]], in a Gaelic speaking community, and has been involved in singing, [[Pipe (instrument)|piping]] and dancing since she was a child.<ref name="BBC" /><ref name="guardian">{{Citation
| last = Denselow
| first = Robin
| author-link =
| title = Going back to her roots
| newspaper = [[The Guardian]]
| date = [[August 1]] [[2008]]
| url =http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/aug/01/folk.gaelic
| accessdate = 2008-08-13 }}</ref>

She is a member of the Scottish [[sextet]], [[Dòchas]],<ref name="AM">{{cite web
| last = Irwin
| first = Colin
| authorlink =
| title = Julie Fowlis > Biography
| publisher = [[AllMusic]]
| date =
| url = http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&searchlink=JULIE|FOWLIS&sql=11:difpxqwsldae~T1
| accessdate =2008-08-13 }}</ref> who were voted winners of ''Best Newcomer'' award at the [[Scots Trad Music Awards]] in 2004, where Fowlis herself was nominated for the ''Best Gaelic Singer'' award. In 2005, Fowlis released her first solo album ''Mar a Tha Mo Chridhe'' (''As My Heart Is''). The album was produced by [[MacDonald brothers|Iain MacDonald]] and Fowlis and instantly gained her worldwide acclaim. It was the busiest year until then in her career, having also released a new album with Dòchas. Fowlis has travelled worldwide with the group and as a solo artist with her own live band.

Her second solo album ''Cuilidh'' was released in March 2007, becoming a worldwide top-seller in the Traditional and World Music charts.{{Fact|date=August 2008}} Her album is a collection of songs from her native [[North Uist]] home. Her husband, [[Éamon Doorley]] plays [[fiddle]] on the album and is a member of Irish traditional group [[Danú]].

Fowlis won the ''Horizon'' award at the 2006 [[BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards]],<ref name="AM" /> won ''Folk Singer of The Year'' at the 2008 awards<ref name="guardian" /> and was nominated for the ''Folk Singer of the Year'' award at the 2007 awards.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/events/folkawards2007/nominations.shtml</ref> She appeared on ''[[Later With Jools Holland]]'' on [[BBC Two]] on May 25, 2007, and performed ''Hùg air Bhonaid Mhòir'' on the show. Notable fans of Fowlis include [[Björk]], [[Ricky Gervais]] and [[Radiohead]]'s [[Phil Selway]].<ref name="AM" />

In 2008, Julie recorded an album with long-time friends and collaborators [[Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh]], Ross Martin and husband Éamonn Doorley. The album, entitled 'Dual' is due for release in November 2008. Fowlis also toured extensively around Scotland, Ireland, central Europe and America and launched both her solo albums while on tour. Fowlis recorded a version of 'Blackbird' for [[Mojo Magazine]] to celebrate the anniversary of [[The Beatles]] '[[The White Album]]'. The song, performed in Scottish Gaelic is to be released as a stand-alone single later in the year.

==Discography==
===Chronological listing===
*''Mar a Tha Mo Chridhe'' (2005)
*''Cuilidh'' (2007)
*''Dual'' (2008 - with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh)

===With Dòchas===
*''Dòchas'' (2002)
*''An Darna Umhail'' (2005)

===Guest roles & Misc recordings===
*''Evolving Tradition 3'' - Various artists (2003)
*''Best in Show'' - Various artists (2003)
*'' Ceòlmhor Ostaig'' - Various artists (2004)
*''Braighe Loch Iall'' - [[Rachel Walker]] (2004)
*''When All is Said and Done'' - [[Danú]] (2005)
*''Orain nan Rosach'' - [[Fiona Mackenzie]] (2006)
*''Fáinne An Lae : Daybreak'' - [[Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh]] (2006)
*''Everything You See'' - [[Runrig]] (2007)
*''An Cailín Rua'' - [[Kathleen Boyle]] (2008)
==References==
<References />
==External links==
* [http://www.juliefowlis.com Official site]

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Julie Fowlis

Julie Fowlis (born 1979) is a Scottish folk singer and multi-instrumentalist who sings primarily in Scottish Gaelic.[1]

Biography

Fowlis grew up in North Uist, a small island in the Outer Hebrides, in a Gaelic speaking community, and has been involved in singing, piping and dancing since she was a child.[1][2]

She is a member of the Scottish sextet, Dòchas,[3] who were voted winners of Best Newcomer award at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2004, where Fowlis herself was nominated for the Best Gaelic Singer award. In 2005, Fowlis released her first solo album Mar a Tha Mo Chridhe (As My Heart Is). The album was produced by Iain MacDonald and Fowlis and instantly gained her worldwide acclaim. It was the busiest year until then in her career, having also released a new album with Dòchas. Fowlis has travelled worldwide with the group and as a solo artist with her own live band.

Her second solo album Cuilidh was released in March 2007, becoming a worldwide top-seller in the Traditional and World Music charts.[citation needed] Her album is a collection of songs from her native North Uist home. Her husband, Éamon Doorley plays fiddle on the album and is a member of Irish traditional group Danú.

Fowlis won the Horizon award at the 2006 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards,[3] won Folk Singer of The Year at the 2008 awards[2] and was nominated for the Folk Singer of the Year award at the 2007 awards.[4] She appeared on Later With Jools Holland on BBC Two on May 25, 2007, and performed Hùg air Bhonaid Mhòir on the show. Notable fans of Fowlis include Björk, Ricky Gervais and Radiohead's Phil Selway.[3]

In 2008, Julie recorded an album with long-time friends and collaborators Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Ross Martin and husband Éamonn Doorley. The album, entitled 'Dual' is due for release in November 2008. Fowlis also toured extensively around Scotland, Ireland, central Europe and America and launched both her solo albums while on tour. Fowlis recorded a version of 'Blackbird' for Mojo Magazine to celebrate the anniversary of The Beatles 'The White Album'. The song, performed in Scottish Gaelic is to be released as a stand-alone single later in the year.

Discography

Chronological listing

  • Mar a Tha Mo Chridhe (2005)
  • Cuilidh (2007)
  • Dual (2008 - with Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh)

With Dòchas

  • Dòchas (2002)
  • An Darna Umhail (2005)

Guest roles & Misc recordings

  • Evolving Tradition 3 - Various artists (2003)
  • Best in Show - Various artists (2003)
  • Ceòlmhor Ostaig - Various artists (2004)
  • Braighe Loch Iall - Rachel Walker (2004)
  • When All is Said and Done - Danú (2005)
  • Orain nan Rosach - Fiona Mackenzie (2006)
  • Fáinne An Lae : Daybreak - Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh (2006)
  • Everything You See - Runrig (2007)
  • An Cailín Rua - Kathleen Boyle (2008)

References

  1. ^ a b Long, Chris (2007-04-05). "Julie Fowlis, Cuilidh". Folk and Country Review. BBC. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
  2. ^ a b Denselow, Robin (August 1 2008), "Going back to her roots", The Guardian, retrieved 2008-08-13 {{citation}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b c Irwin, Colin. "Julie Fowlis > Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2008-08-13. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |FOWLIS&sql= ignored (help)
  4. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/events/folkawards2007/nominations.shtml

External links

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