Hands Up for Trad Showcase
Hands Up for Trad Showcase 2021: Miguel Girão
Miguel Girão are performing at the Hands Up for Trad Showcase on Saturday 10th April between 1pm and 9.30pm. You can watch them live on Hands Up for Trad's Facebook and YouTube. We asked Miguel Girão a few questions. Tell Us About Yourself Miguel Girão is a guitarist from Castelo Branco, Portugal. Divided between the world of classical and traditional music, Miguel graduated on classical … [Read More...]
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Mr Thoumire’s Fine Tunes – Foot Stompin’ Free Scottish Music Podcast No 225
This post was originally published hereIt’s great to be back with more fab Scottish trad music. Quite a few new releases to savour again! Thanks again for coming back to listen to this podcast and also many thanks to our Patreons who make this podcast possible. If you would like to become a Patreon please […]
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This post was originally published hereIt’s great to be back with more fab Scottish trad music. Quite a few new releases to savour again! Thanks again for coming back to listen to this podcast and also many thanks to our Patreons who make this podcast possible. If you would like to become a Patreon please […]
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All aboard for special Skerryvore livestream from Edinburgh’s exclusive floating hotel, Fingal
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Highland Duo Release Lockdown Album with Family and Friends
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New! Claire Gullan’s Strathspey & Reel Weekend
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Paid commission opportunity for a Scottish musician, composer or sound artist.
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World Play A Strathspey Day 2021
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Clan Donald Lands Trust Senior Clàrsach Competition
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