Ayepod.net Scottish Traditional Musician Discussions Podcast
Summary: Top Scotland trad musicians are asked questions about their music and careers in the the world of celtic music. We ask 11 questions about their influences, albums and folk tastes. Ayepodcasts exist to show how fabulous Scottish trad music is and reach as wide an audience as possible. Check out our other Ayepodcasts.
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Sarah is a fiddler from Hoy in Orkney. After graduating from Edinburgh Arts School she joined Scottish bands Harem Scarem and Aberfeldy with whom she has recorded 2 albums each. She was taught by fellow Orcadian fiddler Jennifer Wrigley. Sarah is currently touring with Harem Scarem.
Sheena has led the field in Scottish traditional music through her singing of Scots song and work with local and national goverment. A highlight of Sheena's career was when she was asked to sing Robert Burns' A Man's A Man For a' That at the Opening Ceremony of the first Scottish Parliament for three hundred years.
Finlay is one of Scotland's top innovative pipers. With his band they have played all over the world and have just released their latest CD - ReEcho on Greentrax Recordings.
Mairi is a multi-talented fiddler and viola player who performs with Bella McNab's Scottish Dance Band and the Cast. She is also a well sought after session musician being able to turn her talent to most musical styles.
Lori hails from the Scottish Borders and champions their unique fiddle style. She has just released her Lori Watson Three CD and in 2004 brought out Border's Young Fiddlers, a collection of Border's musician playing music from the area.
Gillian is fiddler and singer with award winning Scots band Back of the Moon and also the first award winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2001.
Simon is a virtuoso concertina player who performs with David Milligan.
Aidan is a top Scottish fiddler who plays with Blazin' Fiddles and Lau.
Rod is one of Scotland's top singers and lead singer of Jock Tamson's Bairns.
Anna Wendy is a fine fiddler who is respected for both her playing and teaching. She played with Fine Friday and is currently promoting her latest solo album.
David is guitarist with Scots band The Cast as well as being one of Scotland top traditional music administrators.
Sharon is a great fiddler, guitarist and bagpiper from the North East of Scotland.
