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Capercaillie - The Band

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Introduction:
"A folk band that alternates between energetic dance tunes and haunting Gaelic songs, updating ancient Celtic traditions and traditional instruments with a touch of contemporary electronic music. Do yourself a favor! Get to know Capercaillie."


1. Who is Capercaillie's lead singer, once described by Sean Connery as having "a throat that is surely touched by God"?
    Mairi MacInnes
    Margaret Stewart
    Tracey Thorn
    Karen Matheson


2. In which decade was Capercaillie founded?
    1990s
    1960s
    1980s
    1970s


3. What was the name of Capercaillie's first album?
    Crosswinds
    Get Out
    Cascade
    Secret People


4. Along with the original music of Carter Burwell, Capercaillie appeared on the soundtrack of this 1995 Hollywood film, which tells the story of a legendary hero of Scotland. Which film is it?
    Macbeth
    Rob Roy
    The Last King of Scotland
    Braveheart


5. In the summer of 1995, BBC Scotland made a special TV programme to honour the 250th Anniversary of the last Jacobite Rising. Capercaillie recorded an album for this programme. The songs retrace the steps of those who came down from the mountains to follow Prince Charles Edward Stewart. Which album is it?
    Glenfinnan Glenfinnan (Songs of the ‘45)
    Nadurra
    The Blood is Strong
    Secret People


6. On the album "Capercaillie", released in 1994, we find these lyrics: "Welcome Mother Nature/ Welcome to your home/ Welcome to the place you used to own." They come from which song on this album?
    The Miracle of Being
    Tobermory
    Stinging Rain
    Black Fields


7. In what year was Capercaillie's album "Choice Language" released?
    2002
    2000
    1997
    2006


8. Capercaillie have sung many of their songs in Gaelic. On their 1991 album "Delirium" we find "Coisich A Ruin". What's the English translation of this title?
    Crime of Passion
    Come On, My Love
    Fisherman's Dream
    Grace and Pride


9. In 2002 the band recorded their first live album - "Capercaillie Live in Concert". At what live performance was it recorded?
    Olympia Theatre, Dublin
    Ulster Hall, Belfast
    Colston Hall, Bristol
    Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow


10. Where does Capercaillie comes from?
    Ireland
    Scotland
    Wales
    Canada


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