Weel duin tae Fiona Soe Paing wha hae bin nominatit in Scots Performer o the Year sponsored by Tracs in the Scots Language Awards. Vote now!
The Scots Language Awards are in the Johstone Toon Ha, Johnstone on 16th September at 7pm. Tickets fir the ceremony are available tae buy here: https://handsup.link/SLA-BuyTickets.
We askit Fiona Soe Paing o Fiona Soe Paing thae speirins.
Tell us aboot yersel or yer ootfit.
I am a singer, songwriter and electronic producer based in Aberdeenshire. My new album Sand, Silt, Flint is inspired by the landscape, folklore and balladry tradition of north-east Scotland, and combines re-imaginings of traditional ballads combined with new compositions based on ancient stories.
Whit wis it got ye involvit wi the Scots leid?
A few years ago I discovered that I am related to one of the north-east's original bothy ballad singers, John Strachan. I thought it would be a nice idea to record a version of one of his songs, and this eventually grew in to a full album, each song linked to a different north-east location and its story.
Why dae ye feel it is important tae use Scots in everyday life?
with everything so fast paced and constantly shifting day to day, it's so important to feel a connection with our roots and heritage to feel grounded.
Dae ye hae a favourite Scots phrase or saying?
" ye'll get yer dock sconed! "
Is there a Scots speaker who inspires you?
My mother, Maribel Hay
Do you hear Scots spoken regularly in your local area? Have you noticed any changes over time?
Yes it's spoken regularly here in Turriff, and I notice many more young people speaking Doric.
Ony particlar career heighlichts
Having one of my songs sung in Doric played on the BBC by Iggy Pop.
Wha’s yer plans fir the days aheid?
Planning on a tour in 2024
Read more about Fiona Soe Paing
http://FionaSoePaing.co.uk
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/FionaSoePaing.music
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/FionaSoePaing
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/FionaSoePaing
The Scots Language Awards are in the Johnstone Toon Ha, Johnstone on 16th September at 7pm. Tickets are available to buy here: https://handsup.link/SLA-BuyTickets There wull be some grand entertainmint oan the nicht tae, includin a recital fae Renfrewshire’s poet laureate Shaun Moore,wha wis appointit as the region’s Tannahill Makar last year. talks fae weel regairdit Scots scrievers Cat Cochrane an Shane Strachan, alang wi musical performances fae celebratit multi-instumentalist brithers Euan and Lewis McLaughlin, an sangster Iona Fyfe.
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