Iain Fraser is a Scottish fiddler and teacher with an impressive and diverse musical career. His fascination with the rhythmic and emotional capabilities of the…
Artist Profiles: Scottish Fiddler and Educator Iain Fraser
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A stunning combination of Precious Irish Music and Refined Chamber Music
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble – Peggy’s Dream (251 Records, 2023) Martin Hayes, the acclaimed Irish violinist and composer, has brought forth a…
Artist Profiles: Fiddle Master John McCusker
John McCusker, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on May 15, 1973, in Bellshill, Scotland. He grew up in the vicinity of Glasgow and…
Artist Profiles: Luisa Brown
Violinist and vocalist Luisa Brown grew up in a musical family in Edinburgh, Scotland. She played the fiddle from the age of 5 and has…
New Doorways Into Hardanger Fiddle Traditions
Annbjørg Lien – Janus (Heilo, 2022) Composer, fiddler, and Norwegian folk music innovator Annbjørg Lien has released a superb new album titled “Janus”. The acclaimed…
Artist Profiles: Jeremy Garrett
Fiddler, vocalist and songwriter Jeremy Garrett was born in Idaho. He started playing fiddle with his father, guitarist Glen Garrett in a group called The…
Fiddle player Eryn Rae Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician for 2022
Eryn Rae, a 21 year old fiddler from Jedburgh currently living in Glasgow, won the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician award for 2022. Eryn…
Artist Profiles: Carley Arrowood
Carley Arrowood was born in Forest City, North Carolina. She started singing since she was old enough to talk. Initially, Carley began playing classical violin,…
Virtuoso Bluegrass Mandolinist Andy Leftwich
Instrumentalist Andy Leftwich was born July 30, 1981, and grew up in Tennessee. He began playing the fiddle at the age of six, entering his…
Kentucky State Fiddle Championship 2021 Results Revealed
On Saturday, March 20th, 2021 the Kentucky State Fiddle Championship took place at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky. Nearly…