Amy Laurenson, a distinguished pianist from the Shetland Isles, currently residing in Glasgow, embodies a profound connection to her cultural heritage. Her musical career is…
Talented and Innovative Shetland Isles Pianist Amy Laurenson
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Laurie Lewis Honors the Maternal Tree with Remarkable Music, Emotional Depth and Resilience
Laurie Lewis – Trees (Spruce and Maple Music, 2024) Laurie Lewis is a distinctive, expressive and captivating vocalist, songwriter, and instrumentalist who fearlessly ventures beyond…
Rachel Newton’s ‘Sealladh’: A Splendid Album Inspired by Scottish Art
Rachel Newton – Sealladh (Hudson Records, 2024) Sealladh (pronounced ‘shall-ugh’), the latest album from singer, harpist, and composer Rachel Newton, originated as a commission for…
Alana, Buíoch, and Picarós: Finalists of the Runas 2024 Contest
Three emerging bands, Alana, Buíoch, and Picarós, have been selected as finalists for the Runas 2024 Contest. The popular vote played a crucial role in…
Paisley Mòd Gold Medalists to Attend Mòd Chesapeake in Maryland
Emma MacLeod and Iain Cormack, Gold Medal winners from the 2023 Royal National Mòd in Paisley, will participate in Mòd Chesapeake this August. This event,…
Edinburgh Tradfest 2024 – Full Program Revealed
The 2024 program for Edinburgh Tradfest features a diverse array of traditional music, storytelling, film screenings, workshops, talks, ceilidhs, and special events across various venues…
Ross Miller Launches ‘The Dedication Jigs’ Video
“The Dedication Jigs” is a new piece by Scottish piper Ross Miller. He is joined by Charlie Stewart on fiddle, Rory Matheson on keyboards, Ross…
Portuguese trio Espiral Reveals New Single “Pantagruel”
Portuguese act Espiral unveils their latest single, “Pantagruel,” shedding light on their upcoming album slated for release later this year. The trio includes Ana Clément…
Afro Celt Sound System Announce 2024 UK Tour
Afro Celt Sound System will embark on a comprehensive tour across the UK this Autumn, commencing at Islington Assembly Hall on October 9th. This marks…
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening Roll Out Highway to Hermitage Video
Piper Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening have released a music video for the track ‘Highway to Hermitage’ from The Darkening’s album Cloud Horizons, and features…