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Caim Trio Heather Innes, Jacynth Hamill & Pauline Vallance, the three members of Caim harmony trio, may be separated by the Irish Sea but they are not divided musically. Pauline’s roots in Scotland, Jacynth’s in Northern Ireland and Heather’s in Zimbabwe, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Australia all contribute to Caim’s strong and varied traditional repertoire. Also feeding into the mix is the life experience and wider musical experience of each of the women. Heather’s vibrant a cappella singing which served her well in her early days on the folk-club circuit, continues to provide a strong foundation in the group, as does her time as a key vocalist and bodhrán player in the bands “Dúlamán” and “Firefrost”. Now and again she ventures into song-writing – when a place or event speaks strongly to her. One of those songs is the evocative “Rannoch”. Jacynth has a solid choral background which she puts to good use in arranging material for the group. Her pure and light voice adds an ethereal quality to the 3-part harmonies as well as suiting the plaintive solo songs she adds to the mix. She is skilled at engaging others in singing – whether audiences or small groups. This also applies to dancing! Heather and Jacynth sang as an a cappella duo for 16 years, made 9 albums and toured in UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia and Thailand. In 2015 Pauline joined the group – converting it to a harmony trio with harp and flute. Pauline’s classical as well as folk background, her instrumental skills, some honed by orchestral playing, and her lyrical voice have enriched Caim’s sound and repertoire. She is a talented songwriter, turning events she has experienced, items she has read about, or a notion that has taken her fancy into a moving, a poignant or a hilarious song. Pauline also has the ability to engage folk in song interpretation or writing workshops. Concerts A "Caim" concert combines Scottish and Irish traditional and contemporary songs, story and dance. We share songs that are important to us and we invite our audiences to join us in singing and dancing. You'll find music that goes straight to the heart, songs and stories to make you laugh, tunes to set your feet a-tapping and haunting harmonies that will uplift your spirit. Caim can be booked for folk clubs, festivals, concerts (including ‘House Concerts’ and fund raising concerts), conferences, and worship services. They perform as a trio wherever possible but you might find the occasional Caim duo singing somewhere! Caim music touches the heart, bringing a sense of calm, uplift and peace. “An impressive and eclectic collection of songs that reflect their disparate but conjoint Celtic backgrounds.” The Scots Magazine. “Ladies, you are in my mold. Song/ harmony/ folk…great” Fraser Bruce. Caim Duo Ireland’s Jacynth Hamill and Scotland’s Heather Innes sing together as ‘Caim’.  Jacynth and Heather met in Belfast in the 1980’s.  In 1998, ‘Caim’ celtic harmony 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. Since those early days Jacynth and Heather have recorded nine CDs of Celtic prayers and folk songs – the most recent being a special CD of chants and silence as an aid to meditation. As well as Celtic sung prayers and Irish and Scottish folk songs in their concerts and recordings, Jacynth and Heather include songs collected on their tours in Canada, USA and Australia. A highlight of their international travels came in 2009 and 2010 when they were invited to sing for children in the Karen Burmese refugee camps, schools and orphanages in Thailand. Caim continue to give concerts to raise awareness of and funds for Umphang orphanage, Thailand. Caim CDs have a capella harmony tracks as well as tracks where they invited musician friends to join them for the recording. On “Caim Ceilidh” there are a couple of instrumental jigs and reels for dancing which Jacynth and Heather used while teaching the Karen Burmese children Scottish and Irish dances.   ‘Caim’ music touches the heart, bringing a sense of calm, uplift and peace.   "Music to take with you on life's journey and an aid to your travelling". Canon David Adam. Your music is breathtakingly beautiful and has a profoundly centering effect for me." L. Mann. Florida USA “…an impressive and eclectic collection of songs that reflect their disparate but conjoint Celtic backgrounds" Alasdair MacLean, The Scots Magazine Caim trio Heather Innes, Jacynth Hamill & Pauline Vallance, the three members of Caim harmony trio, may be separated by the Irish Sea but they are not divided musically. Pauline’s roots in Scotland, Jacynth’s in Northern Ireland and Heather’s in Zimbabwe, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Australia all contribute to Caim’s strong and varied traditional repertoire. Also feeding into the mix is the life experience and wider musical experience of each of the women. Heather’s vibrant a cappella singing which served her well in her early days on the folk-club circuit, continues to provide a strong foundation in the group, as does her time as a key vocalist and bodhrán player in the bands “Dúlamán” and “Firefrost”. Now and again she ventures into song-writing – when a place or event speaks strongly to her. One of those songs is the evocative “Rannoch”. Jacynth has a solid choral background which she puts to good use in arranging material for the group. Her pure and light voice adds an ethereal quality to the 3-part harmonies as well as suiting the plaintive solo songs she adds to the mix. She is skilled at engaging others in singing – whether audiences or small groups. This also applies to dancing! Heather and Jacynth sang as an a cappella duo for 16 years, made 9 albums and toured in UK, Ireland, US, Canada, Australia and Thailand. In 2015 Pauline joined the group – converting it to a harmony trio with harp and flute. Pauline’s classical as well as folk background, her instrumental skills, some honed by orchestral playing, and her lyrical voice have enriched Caim’s sound and repertoire. She is a talented songwriter, turning events she has experienced, items she has read about, or a notion that has taken her fancy into a moving, a poignant or a hilarious song. Pauline also has the ability to engage folk in song interpretation or writing workshops. Concerts A "Caim" concert combines Scottish and Irish traditional and contemporary songs, story and dance. We share songs that are important to us and we invite our audiences to join us in singing and dancing. You'll find music that goes straight to the heart, songs and stories to make you laugh, tunes to set your feet a-tapping and haunting harmonies that will uplift your spirit. Caim can be booked for folk clubs, festivals, concerts (including ‘House Concerts’ and fund raising concerts), conferences, and worship services. They perform as a trio wherever possible but you might find the occasional Caim duo singing somewhere! Caim music touches the heart, bringing a sense of calm, uplift and peace. “An impressive and eclectic collection of songs that reflect their disparate but conjoint Celtic backgrounds.” The Scots Magazine. “Ladies, you are in my mold. Song/ harmony/ folk…great” Fraser Bruce.