Karen Matheson

Karen Matheson

Born: February 11, 1963
in Taynuilt, Argyll, Scotland, UK
Karen Matheson OBE (born 11 February 1963) is a Scottish folk singer who frequently sings in Gaelic. She is the lead singer of the group Capercaillie and was a member of Dan Ar Braz's group L'Héritage des Celtes, with whom she often sang lead vocals, either alone or with Elaine Morgan. She and Morgan sang together on the Breton language song "Diwanit Bugale", the French entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996. She made a cameo appearance in the 1995 movie Rob Roy singing the song "Ailein duinn".

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Movies for Karen Matheson...

A Night with Secret Garden
Title: A Night with Secret Garden
Character: Herself
Released: October 17, 2000
Type: Movie
In this unique show, recorded live in recorded in Lillehammer in Norway, the talented duo of Secret Garden (Rolf Løvland and Fionnuala Sherry) perform songs that combine Celtic and Nordic influences to celebrate the past and create promise for our future through haunting ballads, spirited arrangements and sensuous rhythms. Also featuring Ireland's Anúna Choir. This offers a rare look at the music and personalities of this dynamic musical team.
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Title: Vivement dimanche
Character: Self
Released: September 20, 1998
Type: TV
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Dan Ar Braz et l'héritage des Celtes - Zénith
Title: Dan Ar Braz et l'héritage des Celtes - Zénith
Character: Self
Released: June 1, 1998
Type: Movie
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Rob Roy
Title: Rob Roy
Character: Ceilidh Singer
Released: April 13, 1995
Type: Movie
In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.
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Title: Transatlantic Sessions
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: TV
Folk musicians from both sides of the Atlantic come together in what have been called “the greatest backporch shows ever.” Collaborative live performances by various leading folk and country musicians playing music from Scotland, Ireland, England and North America.