Heather Dale
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Born in Toronto, Heather Marian Dale is a Canadian Celtic singer.
She is well-known for her songs dealing with Arthurian legend which have made her well-known in SCA circles. Her other topics include the Inuit legend of Sedna, the story of Robin and Maid Marian, and Celtic maritime ballads. She has written several songs specifically dedicated to SCA facets, and is known by the name Lady Marian of Heatherdale within the group.
Dale is a graduate of the University of Waterloo Environmental Studies program. In addition to her relative fame as a troubadour, she is also known as a social and environmental activist. Her independent label is named Amphisbaena Music.
A few of her songs include:
- Lily Maid - The suicide note of Elaine of Astolat
- The Prydwen Sails Again - A ballad sung in memory of an Arthurian sailor
- Mordred's Lullaby - Morgan Le Fay's sinister lullaby to her son Mordred
- Crashing Down
- As I Am
- This Endris Night - a re-recording of a 15th century Christmas carol
[edit] Influence in Popular Culture
"This Endris Night" became used heavily in fads on YTMND, being used to accompany medieval-style fads.
[edit] Discography
- The Trial of Lancelot (2000)
- Call The Names (2001)
- This Endris Night (2002)
- May Queen (2003)
- The Road to Santiago (2005)
[edit] External links
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