Welcome to the Clann An Drumma Website
The Sound of Scotland in the 21st Century

If you have never heard or seen a performance by
Clann An Drumma, then you may be left wondering just
who exactly they are:

Clann An Drumma, Scots Gaelic for "Children of the Drum"
is a tribal band from Glasgow, Scotland.

Clann An Drumma was formed by Joe Kilna MacKenzie

Their music involves heavy use of percussion (traditional Scottish drums) and Highland Bagpipes with an emphasis on the more traditional "tribal" sounds of ancient Scotland.

The band's motto is "Keep it Tribal".

One of their more well-known pieces is "Sgt. MacKenzie".

It was composed by Joe MacKenzie in memory of his
great grandfather, Charles Stuart MacKenzie,
who died bravely in battle during World War I.

"Sgt. MacKenzie" is perhaps a departure from their
normal style, as its drumming and piping are
very subdued and it is primarily a vocal piece.

It was featured in the soundtrack to the
2002 Mel Gibson movie 'We Were Soldiers'.

Joe Kilna MacKenzie sadly died following a long illness
on April 28, 2009.

His memory and the tribal sounds of Clann an Drumma
will live on through his wife Maggie and the rest of the band.

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