Lise Sinclair was a poet, singer, composer, songwriter, pianist, fiddler, organist, choir director, teacher, journalist and crofter. She died on 4 August 2013. Here are some examples of her work:

POETRY

here (North Idea, 2005) by Lise Sinclair - unfortunately no longer available

White Below by various writers (Hansel Co-operative Press, 2010)

Lise Sinclair reading 'Fauld up da feddoms'


MUSIC CDs

Across the Waters by Fridarey (Birnam, 2003) CD
            featuring: 'Unst Boat Song' (warning: poor sound quality at link; the sound on the CD itself is much better!)

Day Dawn from Lise Sinclair on Myspace.

 

Ivver Entrancin Wis by Lise Sinclair (Shetland Arts, 2008)
            featuring: 'Gest's Ee'



Lullaby Ida Mirkenin from Lise Sinclair on Myspace.

Cutting Corn from Lise Sinclair on Myspace.

Under the Evening Sky by the Berserkers (Kitos Knygos, 2010) CD & book

A Time to Keep, and other songs by Lise Sinclair and Ástvaldur Traustason (Birnam, 2012) CD



 

Other songs:





Empty Ocean from Lise Sinclair on Myspace.





I have posted these links here mainly for my own convenience, so that I can find all these recordings easily in one place; but also to encourage any one who happens across this page, to buy Lise's books and CDs; and as a tribute to a brilliantly talented woman.
 

Ben Whitworth