Prince Edward Island Scotland Although you can hear the wailing skirl of bagpipes around the world, especially in Commonwealth countries, the woodwind instruments are most frequently associated with Scotland. We watched kilt-clad pipers march at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, as well as in parades and Remembrance Day ceremonies in Canada. Our most enduring memory of bagpipe music was during a Hebridean Princess cruise. As the sun set, the ship’s bagpiper strolled along the decks, playing Amazing Grace. It gave us goosebumps. Few gatherings are more fun than a traditional P.E.I. ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee), shindig or kitchen party. Whether it’s an informal get-together in a home or a larger gathering at a community hall, the focal point is the fiddler, often accompanied by a spoon-player and a guitarist. Their rousing renditions of Gaelic folkmusic celebrate the island’s Irish and Scottish heritage and motivate guests to tap their feet, sing along and dance, space permitting. Fiddler, spoon-player and guitarist at a ceilidh (kitchen party) Bagpiper Musician plays a reed flute There you have it – a start to an inspiring playlist for your next vacation. Feel free to personalize it with your favourite musical genres. Barb & Ron Kroll publish the trip-planning website www.KrollTravel.com During our tour of the Tunisian Sahara, a trio of Berber musicians entertained us, surrounded by sand dunes and illuminated by headlights from our jeeps. One musician played a reed flute. Another blew through a rhaita (a double-reed wind instrument).The thirdmusician accompanied themon a doublesided bass drum. We clapped our hands in time to lively tunes traditionally played at Berber weddings. It was an evening to remember. Tunisia CSANews | SPRING 2021 | 21 Travel
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