a cappella Celtic duo

 

‘music to take with you on life’s journey

and as an aid to your travelling’

Canon David Adam

Scotland’s Heather Innes and Ireland’s Jacynth Hamill sing together as ‘Caim’.  They met in Belfast in the 1980s.  In 1998, ‘Caim’ the duo was born when Heather invited Jacynth to sing with her and to research and arrange most of the music for their first album, ‘Caim, Sung Prayers in the Celtic Tradition', based on the writings of David Adam, former vicar of Lindisfarne.

Heather lives near Dunkeld on the river Tay in Scotland. Heather’s forte is unaccompanied singing and her voice is often described as very peaceful and calming to listen to.  She has an eclectic solo set of songs in English and Irish.  She has several excellent solo recordings to her credit and a great folk album with Ciaran Dorris.

Jacynth, Ulster born and bred, lives in Belfast. She has been involved in singing all her life. In addition to her folk-music interest, Jacynth has extensive choral experience and is a member of Ceol le Ceile, a cross-community choir.  She sings at conferences and services, gives workshops and runs a singing/instrumental group in her church.

With music ranging from the lively to the meditative, ‘Caim’ aims to bring the depth and simplicity of Celtic music to a wide audience. Concert ingredients include Scottish and Irish traditional songs, contemporary folk songs from around the world, pieces in Gaelic, singalong items, stories and Irish dancing as well as some of the Celtic prayers. 

In services this beauty and simplicity can draw people into a receptive and reflective space.  ‘Caim’ music touches the heart, bringing a sense of calm, uplift and peace.

Caim are available for church services, meditative retreats, conferences, workshops and concerts (including 'House Concerts').   

'Live' Jacynth and Heather sing a cappella and in harmony for a pure Celtic sound, with the occasional addition of the beat of the bodhrán.  Many tracks on Caim CDs have instrumental accompaniment – fiddle, whistle, harp, uillean pipe …… Choose from:

'Caim'- Celtic Sung Prayers based on the books of Canon David Adam, former vicar of Lindisfarne.

'The Land I Call My Home' – Scottish and Irish folk.

'Creator of the Tides' -  Celtic sung prayers with a sea theme.

'New Life From Ruins' - a Zen/Celtic blend of shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo) flute and Celtic sung prayers. This CD has a very meditative and healing quality.

'Caim Ceilidh' – Weaving Celtic folk, sacred song, story and tunes.

'God of the Elements' – Celtic sung prayers, featuring 'A Lindisfarne Liturgy'.

'Into the Present Moment' – Spoken meditations bathed in sung prayers.

'Will You Grow' - Compilation of folksongs and Celtic Prayers from the early CDs plus an additional DVD track of their single "Healing God"

 

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Caim's Canadian agent is Ian Davies
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Caim's Australian agent is John Culley: culley.john.c@edumail.vic.gov.au

"Caim are signed to the Right Real Records label."