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Brother Wind by Gnoss

The title track from their new EP – Tim O’Brien’s ‘Brother Wind’ showcases the heart of Gnoss’ sound; energetically played and intricately arranged folk song, performed with “a maturity of ability many of a greater age will envy” (Living Tradition) The EP was recorded and mixed in central Glasgow by Gus Stirrat at Solas Sounds […]

Virr / German Surprise by HEISK

  Vibrant six-piece HEISK are a powerful new force on the folk scene. Their relentlessly energetic music stems from their roots in Scottish traditional music and combines it with punchy riffs and grooves. Virr – Catriona Hawksworth German Surprise – Becca Skeoch Recorded and mixed by Mattie Foulds at Caribou Recording Artist website: http://www.facebook.com/heiskband/ Single […]

Troubles by The Shee

The first track on their album Decadence. THE SHEE bring Electro-harp, accordion, fiddles, flute, mandolin and three powerful voices together with their diverse range of individual musical influences to produce an adventurous brew of Folk, Gaelic and Bluegrass. Their third and most recent album, ‘Murmurations’ was received to great acclaim, the launch tour leading to […]

Earl Richard by Iona Fyfe Band

Earl Richard is one of 6 songs on the Iona Fyfe Band’s new EP, suitable-named East. The concept EP draws inspiration from the Oral Tradition of the East of Scotland and each track has a distinct link with the East and North East. The project aims to capture the essence of Eastern Folksong, Dialect, Language […]

Oran a’ Khookaburra (The Song of the Kookaburra) by Jim Sutherland

A song from Jim Sutherland’s Struileag piece written in 2014. Constantly nudging at the boundaries of culture and style, Jim is a free-thinking original whose commissions have included composing music for film, TV, large-scale events and national celebrations. His fingerprints, as a musician, producer and composer, can be found on more than two hundred albums […]

The Dear Green Place by Alan Reid and Rob van Sante

This song highlights the story of the origins of Glasgow, its later emergence as an important Atlantic port and its growth into industrial metropolis. The song expresses the hope that it can become again like its nickname, the dear green place. Alan and Rob perform Scots song old and new on piano, guitars and accordion. […]

Tales From The Esk by Kinnaber Junction

A song born while walking the dog, or the chorus was anyway. The verses were inspired by a book by Montrose author Forbes Inglis. His book, The Sea Enriches, is a history of the river Southesk which serves as Montrose harbour and twice daily fills “the basin” which hosts tens of thousands of geese every […]

Obair Oidhche by Niteworks

‘Obair Oidhche’ is an instrumental track from Niteworks debut album ‘NW’. Featuring a composition by the legendary piper Gordon Duncan, set over an intricate rhythm and lush synths. The track is as at home on the headphones as it is on the dance floor, working listeners into a trance as it travels seamlessly forward. The […]

The Clan MacDonald by Christine Weir

I wrote this song about the Glencoe Massacre in Scotland in 1692. It has been featured on the Glencoe Heritage Trust Facebook page. I also have it on video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-q6z0XR3kU Christine Weir was born in Scotland. Her parents moved to South Africa when she was five years old but she has retained her […]

The Slave’s Lament (feat. Addis Pablo) by Brina

Brina – The Slave’s Lament (feat. Addis Pablo) Jamaica Sings Robert Burns and Tribal Global Records & Productions are pleased to announce this exciting release. Jamaican singer Brina’s version of Robert Burns’ emotive song ‘The Slave’s Lament’ In 1786 Scottish poet Robert Burns was facing financial difficulties and hardship, as well as an increasingly complicated […]

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