Charismatic front man of the Scottish band Runrig, Canadian born Bruce’s music is based on Celtic rock inspired by the Scottish highlands. The album was recorded in Ireland, with half the songs written by Bruce, along with a few classic folk songs from Nova Scotia. “Farewell Nova Scotia” can almost be described as his home [...]
Recorded live at Billboard Live, Japan, in September 2011, showing off Eddi’s superb vocals and brilliant backing group. Includes favourites like Perfect and It’s Magic, finishing off with a Japanese children’s song, sung a cappella with the audience. Since the early 1980s, Eddi Reader has helped to define the landscape in which folk artists and [...]
Accordion ace Freeland Barbour (of Silly Wizard, Wallochmor Ceilidh Band and The Occasionals fame) plays specifically for Old Time dancing. Freeland also works as a soloist, composer and producer. Jessie Stuart of Keith acted as dance consultant for this series. Hear music samples, view track listings, see more details and order here: Freeland Barbour – [...]
Robert Burns gained more fame after his death than he ever did during his lifetime. His songs and poems have become international favourites. This the the Complete Robert Burns Collection from Linn Records – 12 CD volumes in an attractive presentation box set. This marvellous collection has been attractively re-packaged for 2007 in a lightweight [...]
Singer songwriter Karine’s first DVD filmed largely in the Scottish Borders, with some of her old favourites as well as some new songs. Including some behind-the-scenes banter about her songs and inspirations. Karine has twice been the winner of Best Original Song at the BBC Folk Awards. Karine Polwart (vocals), Steven Polwart (guitars, ukulele, vocals), [...]
Manran have quite literally rocketed to the top of the Scottish music scene with their powerful combination of Gaelic and English songs. Driving accordion, fiddle, flute and a backline of drums and bass to make any mouth water. It was clear in June 2010 that the time had come for the six friends to unite [...]
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