{"id":28315,"date":"2026-08-17T11:24:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T10:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=28315"},"modified":"2026-08-17T11:24:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T10:24:20","slug":"edinburgh-songwriter-kim-edgar-performs-songs-of-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/edinburgh-songwriter-kim-edgar-performs-songs-of-unity\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh Songwriter Kim Edgar Performs Songs of Unity!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After thirteen years of extensive touring as a member of the awarding-winning band, CARA, local pianist and singer\/songwriter Kim Edgar performs her critically acclaimed original songs, as well as some of her favourite songs of unity from other songwriters in Stockbridge Parish Church at 7 pm on Saturday 29th August 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAn inspired empathy…her gentle personality and relaxed interaction would melt the stoniest of hearts…<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

an artist clearly at the top of her game.\u201d ***** Fringe Review<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Described as Scotland’s \u201cvery own Tori Amos<\/strong>\u201d (Sunday Herald) <\/em>and <\/em>\u201ca heady cocktail of Carole King<\/strong> and Regina Spektor<\/strong>\u201d (Spiral Earth)<\/em>, Kim\u2019s live performances have been noted for their intimacy and intensity. She will be performing solo a Steinway baby grand, acoustic guitar and vocals, and after leading a singing workshop during the day, Kim will also be joined for some songs by a \u201cscratch\u201d choir – all are welcome to take part! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026probably one of the best songwriters in Britain today\u201d ***** Spiral Earth<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kim commented: \u201cI\u2019ve been privileged, since joining CARA, which is based in Germany, to be able to share my songs at festivals and venues in America, Ireland, and all over Europe. But it\u2019s really special to perform a home gig, and I\u2019ve loved performing \u201cSongs Of Hope\u201d and \u201cSongs Of Peace\u201d over the last couple of years at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with a singing workshop beforehand, so now I\u2019m completing the trilogy! I feel that unity is what our world needs right now. Singing in harmony makes me feel connected and calm; with so many challenges facing us all at the moment, feeling \u201cat one\u201d with others is important to me, as well as leading others to raise our collective voices in support of unity over division. Group singing can help me to feel connected to others, and hopeful for the future – and I hope those taking part in the workshops and the concert will find the same.\u201d  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 29th August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Singing workshop 11.30 am – 5 pm (and concert performance 7 – 9 pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring your own lunch. Pay what you can: \u00a320\/25\/30\/35<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concert 7 – 9 pm: Pay what you can: \u00a312\/14\/16\/18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stockbridge Parish Church, 7b Saxe Coburg Street, Edinburgh EH3 5BN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Box Office: 0131 226 0026 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.edfringe.com\/tickets\/whats-on\/kim-edgar-songs-of-unity-singing-workshop<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.edfringe.com\/tickets\/whats-on\/kim-edgar-songs-of-unity<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

REVIEWS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEdgar’s original songs are often very moving, literate, allusive and expressively sung – and destined to travel far beyond their Scottish genesis.\u201d ***** (Scotland On Sunday<\/em>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of Scotland’s undiscovered gems…better than anything top-selling Amy McDonald and Sandi Thom have managed…superb.\u201d ****<\/strong> (Daily Record)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA must-see for anyone who appreciates skilled songwriting.\u201d (Glasgow Evening Times)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIntense and thought provoking\u201d (List)     <\/em>\u201cExceptional\u201d (Radio Scotland)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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