Seanchaí and the Unity Squad

Seanchai is a musical group whose name derives from the traditional Gaelic role of the seanchaí—a storyteller and historian who preserved oral traditions and cultural memory. The term, also rendered as seanchaidh in Scottish Gaelic or anglicised as shanachie, reflects a deep connection to Celtic heritage and narrative traditions. By adopting this name, the group aligns itself with the legacy of cultural preservation and oral storytelling inherent to Gaelic communities, suggesting a commitment to traditional music and cultural expression rooted in Celtic history.