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Scottish Band Oi Polloi Working to Popularize Gaelic

Speaking Gaelic used to be discouraged in Scotland, but the Scottish band Oi Polloi is doing its part to popularize the language.

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Aaron SchachterASAaron SchachterPortait of woman smiling against black backdropMBMaria Bakkalapulo

Oi Polloi performing at Bannerman’s Bar in Edinburgh (Photo: Niall Macaulay)

Speaking Gaelic used to be discouraged in Scotland, but one Scottish band is doing its part to popularize the language.

Maria Bakkalapulo introduces us to the punk band Oi Polloi.