Malcolm Dalglish

Malcolm Dalglish is a masterful hammered dulcimer player, composer, and folk musician who's been enchanting audiences since the 1970s. Known for blending Appalachian traditions with contemporary folk sensibilities, he co-founded the genre-bending ensemble Ooolite and has collaborated with artists like fiddler/storyteller Grey Larsen. His work often celebrates nature and storytelling, showcased in releases like the playful *Bird Calls Dog* and the live favorite *Little Potato* – a whimsical ode to gardening that’s become a folk standard. A true innovator, Dalglish even invented a chromatic hammered dulcimer to expand the instrument’s possibilities. His recent *Jogging the Memory* (2023) proves he’s still pushing boundaries, mixing intricate instrumentals with lyrical warmth that feels like a cozy campfire jam session with a virtuoso.