Reading Time: 2 minutesA compelling and strikingly original celebration of queer Scottish history told through traditional music and poetry ‘Sometimes in the world of traditional music and ancient languages, queerness can feel like an afterthought’ is what traditional folk singer…
Reading Time: 3 minutesMay 5th saw the show at Edinburgh TradFest split in two halves - a set from avant folk vocalist and composer Fiona Soe Paing, followed by this year’s special commission “For The Love of Trees” created by harpist, singer and composer Mary Macmaster.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis weekend saw composer and violinist Donald Grant premiere a new work in London: Thuit an Oidhche Oirnn (The Night Overtook Us).
Reading Time: 2 minutesCapital Theatres played host this week to what could be the closest thing we can get in 2024 to a live performance from folk music legends, Simon and Garfunkel.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs soon as the curtain rose, we were put at ease and I felt immediately confident I was going to enjoy myself. The show was of course mainly music, but it followed the story of Lennon and McCartney as they wrote songs together and their styles developed. Tom Connor and Mark Newham were the perfect Paul and John. Tom particularly looked strikingly like Paul McCartney, but their voices were both very accurate to the iconic sounds. Their acting, singing and playing of multiple instruments was incredible and they were magnetic to watch. They were accompanied by four other musicians who also played with energy and charisma. It was so interesting and very cleverly written, intertwining the stories with the songs and using the set and backing screen to set the scene.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the second stop on his new album’s extensive UK tour, Sam Lee took to Edinburgh’s Summerhall in celebration of his fourth studio album ‘songdreaming.’ With a beautiful opening by singer songwriter Finn Anderson and a set of new and old hits, the performance was infinitely likeable.