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Which Scottish Gaelic singer did Lomax bring to a wider audience?

  • Flora MacNeil

  • Julie Fowlis

  • Karen Matheson

  • Mary MacMaster

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Flora MacNeil, a renowned Scottish Gaelic singer, gained international recognition thanks to Alan Lomax's efforts. Lomax, an American folklorist, recorded MacNeil's traditional Gaelic songs during his field trips to Scotland. Through his recordings and subsequent releases, Lomax introduced MacNeil's captivating voice and the rich Gaelic musical heritage to a wider audience, contributing to her legacy as a celebrated folk singer.
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