For the third consecutive year, in June 2017 Music for Youth’s Exchange is giving young performers from across Scotland the chance to learn from established artists and be inspired by industry professionals and their peers alike. Hosted by BBC Radio Scotland’s Vic Galloway, Exchange is a whole day of workshops, performances, advice, networking opportunities, a […]
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The Winners of the 2017 Radio 2 Folk Awards
Everyone had a lovely time last week in London’s Albert Hall at the 2017 Radio 2 Folk Awards. There were loads of Scottish winners! All the winners are below. Best Duo: Ross Ainslie & Ali Hutton Musician of the Year: Rachel Newton BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award: Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente Best Original […]
Hands Up For Trad TV 7th April 2017
Hands Up for Trad’s bi-monthly magazine programme featuring videos and chat from the Scottish traditional music and folk scene. This episode features Findlay Napier, Gnoss, Seàn Gray with Mr McFall’s Chamber, Niel Gow Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame Induction and Kris Drever. Playlist Findlay Napier Cut Me Off http://www.findlaynapier.com Video by Martin Forry Gnoss […]
Hands Up for Trad YouTube Channel
We are in the process of building up our Hands Up for Trad YouTube Channel and we are looking for subscribers! At the moment we have lots of videos of our events, playlists, interviews with famous musicians, our Foot Stompin’ audio podcast and the brand new Hands Up for Trad TV and there is lots of […]
New book on the history of the Clarsach Society and its role in the revival of the small harp in Scotland
The Clarsach Society/Comunn na Clàrsaich is delighted to announce the publication of a history of the organisation specially researched and written by musician and ethnomusicologist Dr Stuart Eydmann. IN GOOD HANDS : The Clarsach Society and the Renaissance of the Scottish Harp was launched at the 2017 Edinburgh International Harp Festival held at Merchiston Castle […]
How Willafjord Was Found – New book recounts fiddler Maurice’s Greenland trek to trace popular tune’s history
LEADING Shetland fiddle exponent Maurice Henderson has published a new book documenting his travels to Greenland to trace the roots of one of the most popular isles reels. Copies of In Search of Willafjord arrived on Tuesday, just in time for Christmas, much to Maurice’s delight. He describes the glossy, illustrated paperback – being published […]
Rhona Smith – Inspiration
On March 31st 2017 Hands Up for Trad presented inspirational musician Rhona Smith with their inaugural Inspiration Award in Stirling Tolbooth. Read about Rhona below. Rhona Smith has become an inspiration to everyone who comes into contact with her through her ability to share her own inspirations through her work as a musician and composer. […]
Trad Music Spotlight: Lori Watson
Hands Up for Trad’s Trad Music Spotlight is a monthly feature on a band or solo artist. It was first launched in February 2015 and features musicians who are working in the trad scene – both in Scotland and around the world. We asked award winning singer Lori Watson a few questions. What’s happening? I’m […]
Adam Sutherland School of Fiddle Glasgow 21st April 2017
The Adam Sutherland School of Fiddle returns to Sloans in Glasgow city centre on April 22nd and 23rd 2017. Join Adam for a weekend school that emphasises creativity, tune writing, technique and fun! Adam has years of experience working with fiddlers of all ages and ability. Learning with Adam will feature opportunities to learn tunes, […]
Folk Film Gathering : Screening of Chanson d’Armor
In 1935, the Scottish composer and clarsach player Heloise Russell-Ferguson traveled to Brittany to perform a set of Gaelic songs at this film’s premiere – the first Breton language film. Based on a Breton folk tale, Chanson is a lyrical and mythic portrayal of forbidden love within a fishing community. Join us as we recreate […]