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Norman McLeod’s Welcome to Waipu – Celtic Waiata – Kiwi Reel by Iain Fraser

Scottish fiddler and fiddle teacher Iain Fraser is set to release his captivating new album Kōterana on Friday 14th April, exploring themes of faith and acceptance, and bringing together the history, heritage and music of four nations. The record is based on the remarkable story of 800 Scottish Highlanders who followed Reverend Norman McLeod on […]

Mo nighean donn hò gù (My brown haired girl hò gù by Joy Dunlop

Mo nighean donn, ho gù is a traditional Gaelic waulking song. The track leans into the rhythmic aspects of the tradition and plays around with the accompaniment, with the backing vocals also imitating and exaggerating the beat-driven feel of a waulking song, which would have been sung during the tweed or tartan-making process. Bringing the […]

Out on the Roof by Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart

Out on the Roof is the brand new collaborative single from harp and fiddle duo Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart, set for release on Friday 24th March. Written during a significant period of change in Charlie’s life, the emotive track is one of bittersweet reflection and nostalgia. With Rebecca on lever harp and Charlie on […]

The Rearrangement Reel by Westward the Light

Flow Country is the latest album from celebrated trad group Westward the Light, set for release on Friday 31st March 2023. Named after the region of rolling peatland between Caithness and Sutherland in the north of Scotland, the record boasts a dynamic collection of traditional Scottish tunes, and offers a fresh take on some time-honoured material. The quartet […]

Uist Reels by James Bauld

Highland composer, flute, whistle and piano player James Bauld is set to release his uplifting debut album Where I Belong, showcasing the wooden flute, on Friday 10th March 2023. Originally from the Highlands of Scotland and having studied music at Plockton’s National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music, and then the University of the Highlands […]

Liberate by Valtos and Project Smok

Liberate is the thrilling new cutting-edge single from award-winning Skye duo Valtos and acclaimed neo-trad trio Project Smok, set for release on Friday 3rd February. The energetic track sees Valtos collaborate with another band on a track from start to finish for the first time, having previously worked on a liquid drum and bass remix […]

The Contradition Reels by Graham MacKenzie

Inverness fiddler and composer Graham Mackenzie will launch his second studio album The Dawning on Friday 27th January 2023. The release comes just before the Celtic Connections debut of Graham’s new material on Sunday 29th January 2023. The record has been inspired by the beauty of the Scottish landscape, and showcases influences from Scottish, Irish […]

Persian Omelette by Juliette Lemoine

‘Persian Omelette’ is the first single to be released from my debut album ‘Soaring’, which celebrates and explores the theme of freedom. I chose the title ‘Persian Omelette’ as it was a much sought-after dish at the popular Cafe Hula in Glasgow’s city centre. The cafe had walls covered in local art and a weekly […]

The Big Man Set by John McCusker

Acclaimed Scottish fiddle player, John McCusker, will celebrate three decades in the music industry by releasing John McCusker – The Best Of album on Friday 20th January 2023. The celebratory record will include four new tracks and will be released alongside a book entitled John McCusker: The Collection, which will showcase 100 of his compositions. […]

Baroque Suite feat Donald Shaw by Su-a Lee

Celebrated South Korea-born cellist Su-a Lee draws on her 30 years of musical experience in her stunning debut solo album Dialogues. Set for physical release on Friday 2nd December 2022, the album will then be available to download and stream on major digital platforms from Friday 20th January 2023. Continually reaching beyond the classical genre, […]

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