by Teri Laing | 19 Jan, 2023
Pianist Fergus McCreadie is one of Scotland’s most exciting young talents. His music is an innovative blend of jazz and Scottish traditional music, with compositions designed to take the listener on an auditory journey of Scotland. Depicting scenes from the Western...
by Teri Laing | 25 Oct, 2022
Scotland-based singer-songwriter Lizabett Russo merges her native traditions with elements of contemporary jazz, avant garde folk and world music, in a range of influence effortlessly spanned by her powerfully versatile voice. The BBC have championed her work –...
by Teri Laing | 16 Aug, 2022
The story is based on my parents’ journey from a middle-class life in Pakistan to Govan, Glasgow, when my father was given the scholarship to do a PhD at Strathclyde University. Through the eyes of different characters all played by Lubna herself, you get a feel...
by Teri Laing | 25 Jul, 2022
Dance, storytelling, humour, traditional foot-stomping rhythms, tender moments and a good old giggle bring to life a story that resonates across generations and cultures. With collaborating artists, this brand new, heart-warming show by choreographer/dancer Jen Wren...
by Faye Brown | 16 May, 2022
Focussing on traditional Scottish music, Ryan brings new life to very old, often forgotten tunes by playing them in his own unique way. His fiddle playing is brimming with fresh melodic ideas, an uplifting rhythmic drive and a great depth of dynamics and precision....