By and By is a song written by Grainne about a woman lamenting the loss of her daughter. Gráinne Brady – vocals Michael Biggins – piano Seonaid Aitken – violin Sarah Leonard – viola Su-a Lee – cello Christine McGinley – French horn The much-anticipated second album from Glasgow-based Irish composer Gráinne Brady, entitled Newcomer, […]
In The Bleak Midwinter (Scots) by Iona Fyfe and Michael Biggins
A Scots translation of the Christmas carol, In The Bleak Midwinter with additional verse written by Iona Fyfe, Scots Performer of the Year at the Scots Language Awards in 2020. Featuring Michael Biggins on piano. ENGLISH: Piano: Michael Biggins Voice: Iona Fyfe Arranged by Michael Biggins and Iona Fyfe Translated by Iona Fyfe Verse three […]
Rain and Snow by The Auldeners
The debut offering from new trio, The Auldeners, Rain and Snow is a fragment of a longer Appalachian murder ballad. Recorded and mastered by Ludovic Barrier. The Auldeners are a Glasgow-based trio performing reinterpretations of Appalachian ballads and American old-time tunes. Featuring Iona Fyfe, Ellen Gira and Callum Morton-Teng. Artist website: https://www.facebook.com/theauldeners Watch the video […]
Swing and Turn by Iona Fyfe
An Appalachian song from the singing of Jean Ritchie, I first heard Swing and Turn (Jubilee) from Laura Cortese at Orkney Folk Festival in 2017. The song can be found in Jean’s own book “Folk Songs of the Southern Appalachians as Sung by Jean Ritchie” reissued by the University of Kentucky Press in 2016. The […]
Dark Turn of Mind by Iona Fyfe
Written by Gillian Welch and David Rawlings and released on Gillian’s 2011 album, The Harrow and The Harvest. It has since been performed and recorded by artists such as Chris Thile and Josienne Clark and Ben Walker. Dark Turn of Mind is the new release from MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year, Iona Fyfe. […]
Here’s My Heart Come Take It by Rachel Newton
The title track from Here’s My Heart Come Take It released 15 April 2016 on Shadowside Records. Words from the Max Hunter Folk Song Collection. Music by Rachel Newton. Produced by Rachel Newton and Mattie Foulds. Recorded at Caribou Recording Dec 2015. Rachel Newton – Vocals, Harps, Keyboards Mattie Foulds – Drums Lauren MacColl – […]
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 […]
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. […]
Here’s to All Our Common Wealth by Robyn Stapleton
This single was the track Robyn recorded for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It was sung around Scotland following the Queen’s Baton Relay and sung by choirs from the Scottish borders to Shetland. Robyn Stapleton is a Scottish singer who performs traditional songs in English, Scots, and Gaelic. She studied music at the Royal Conservatoire […]
Waves by Gnoss
Waves is the debut single from Glasgow-based folk band, Gnoss. Recorded and mixed by Scott Wood (The Scott Wood Band), ‘Waves’ marks Gnoss’ progression from an award-winning duo to a charismatic and energetic folk band. Waves features; Aidan Moodie on Guitar and Vocals Graham Rorie on Mandolin and Fiddle Connor Sinclair on Whistle and Harmony […]
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