 Skye has a strong folk music tradition , although in recent years dance and rock music have been growing in popularity on the island . Gaelic folk rock band <unk> started in Skye and former singer Donnie Munro still works on the island . <unk> 's second single and a concert staple is entitled Skye , the lyrics being partly in English and partly in Gaelic and they have released other songs such as " <unk> on <unk> " that were inspired by the island . Celtic fusion band the <unk> <unk> are based on Skye . <unk> <unk> singer Ian Anderson owned an estate at Strathaird on Skye at one time . Several <unk> songs are written about Skye , including Dun <unk> , Broadford <unk> , and Acres Wild ( which contains the lines " Come with me to the <unk> Isle , / Northern father 's western child ... " in reference to the island itself ) . The Isle of Skye Music Festival featured sets from The Fun Lovin ' <unk> and Sparks , but collapsed in 2007 . Electronic musician <unk> was born on Skye . 
