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Ardkeen Boat Song by CARA

CARA are delighted to announce their second Scottish tour in September 2018, celebrating their 15th anniversary on the international folk scene and their seventh release: a new live album. “Strong on emotion, story and poetry… impressive, dramatic and accomplished” FolkRadio.UK Audiences can expect innovative arrangements of material firmly rooted in the Irish and Scottish traditions, […]

Ewing featuring Innes White by Mike Vass

Mrs Thom, was penned as a birthday gift for university friend Louise Thom– Ewing referring to the name of the hall of residence in Edinburgh where they once lived. Special guest on this upbeat number is the in-demand guitar and mandolin player Innes White. Listen out for: VHF radio squelch, a winch handle and an […]

Tiree Melodies by Jamie MacDonald and Christian Gamauf

These melodies all come from Gaelic songs from Tiree. The first song, Òran Manitoba, is from the famous John MacLean, ‘Bàrd Bailemhartain’. Bailemartain was home to so many bards at one point, it was known locally as ‘Baile nam Bàrd’, or the Village of the Bards. Tir a’ Mhurain, or The Land of the Maram […]

Manus Mo Rùin by Cruinn

In 1115 Earl Magnus (Manus) of Orkney was killed by his jealous half brother Earl Hakon. St Manus has had devotional followers to this very day. This poem is from the wonderful collection of folklore, Carmina Gadelica, by Alexander Carmichael. This track has been nominated for Traditional Track of the Year for BBC Radio 2 […]

Phernetikos by Fraya Thomsen

I composed this piece for a concert at Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2016. It is the musical counterpart to my exploration of the desire to belong to a community, and the beginnings of an understanding as to why we humans might crave this. It was composed in East London, a place that’s a stark contrast […]

Tàladh Dhòmhnaill Ghuirm by Kim Carnie

A Traditional Gaelic waulking song; a lullaby to Donald of Sleat. The mother describes the ship which comes into the bay, with three masts of willow, a golden helm, and a well of wine. She wishes the strength of bulls and storms upon her son. The track features the live line up: guitarist Innes White, […]

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 – […]

Bill and Jill’s by Tannara

The title track from our debut album ‘Trig”, which will be available to pre-order online and at our gigs from the 1st July onwards. The album was produced by Rachel Newton and features: Owen Sinclair (Acoustic Guitar/Electric Guitar/Vocals), Becca Skeoch (Harp), Cameron Ross (Fiddle) and Joseph Peach (Accordion/Piano/Fender Rhodes) Bill and Jill’s (Owen Sinclair) The […]

Mazurkas by Alistair McCulloch Trio

Two Mazurka style tunes – Leaving Brittany composed by Johnny Cunningham and the Humours of Flinn written by Tim O’Leary The ‘Alistair McCulloch Trio’ annual summer Scottish tour has become a firm fixture on the folk music calendar. Featuring champion fiddler McCulloch, alongside past Scottish folk musician of the year, Aaron Jones of Old Blind […]

The Angel’s Share by Calum Stewart

“Tales from the North” is the much-anticipated new album from leading Uilleann piper Calum Stewart. Inspired by his native Moray and North of Scotland, “Tales from the North” is a celebration of legend, landscape, people and adventure. His first solo album to feature primarily his own compositions, “Tales from the North” is a true reflection […]