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The Wing by Shooglenifty

November 3, 2014 By simon

The Wing remixed by Quee Macarthur is taken from Disc 2 of the band’s epic double album Murmichan (2009). Shooglenifty’s new album The Untied Knot will be released in December 2014. The Wing by Shooglenifty from the album Murmichan R. Macarthur arr. Shooglenifty MCPS/PRS

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The Naughty Step by Peatbog Faeries

November 3, 2014 By simon

Recorded in 2011 and released on the bands 7th album that year. The Naughty Step by Peatbog Faeries from the album Dust Peter Morrison MCPS

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A ghaoil, leig dhachaigh gum mhàthair mi (O love, let me home to my mother) by Julie Fowlis

November 3, 2014 By simon

Taken from Julie’s fourth studio album, this hypnotic and mysterious song tells the tale of a young girls’ encounter with the ‘each-uisge’ or water-horse. Featuring award winning Scottish ensemble RANT, with strings arranged by flautist and composer Tom Doorley. A ghaoil, leig dhachaigh gum mhàthair mi (O love, let me home to my mother) by […]

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Make Good Art

December 13, 2013 By simon

Just found this on YouTube! Very inspirational. Watch and make good art 🙂

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Sponsor Spotlight: All Celtic Music

November 30, 2013 By simon

All Celtic Music do a fantastic job of distributing traditional music around the world. As you will see from the text below they have been around for a long time and they have successfully moved with the times to work in this new digital era. They have been a sponsor of the Scots Trad Music […]

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Sponsor Spotlight: MG ALBA

November 29, 2013 By simon

MG ALBA teamed up with the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2008 and made possible our long term aim of being on TV. I’ve really enjoyed the relationship which has vastly increased the profile of traditional music to the wider public. It was even more exciting last year when the event went out live! It […]

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Sponsor Spotlight: Creative Scotland

November 27, 2013 By simon

Creative Scotland have supported the Scots Trad Music Awards since 2004 and have been a big part of the success of the event. Read more about them below. Voting has now ended in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards but you can still buy tickets here! http://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/tickets-are-now-on-sale-for-the-mg-alba-scots-trad-music-awards/ In Creative Scotland’s own words… Creative Scotland […]

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MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Live Blog

November 21, 2013 By simon

The MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards Live Blog is now open. Feel free to contribute! The hashtag is #tradawards.  

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Sponsor Spotlight: Temple Records

November 18, 2013 By simon

Temple Records have sponsored the Scots Trad Music Awards since 2003. Led by Robin Morton they have released and produced many Scottish traditional music milestone albums. Read more about them below. (Have you voted in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards yet? Do so here!) Temple Records is based in a converted church in […]

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Sponsor spotlight: Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust

November 13, 2013 By simon

The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust has sponsored the Community Project of the Year for the last 4 years. Read below to find out more about them. If you haven’t voted in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards yet do so now!! The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust was formed to raise funds for the promotion […]

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