Orkney And Shetland Folk

Orkney and Shetland folk, deriving from the northernmost reaches of Scotland, are rich traditions imbued with the rugged beauty and cultural crosscurrents of these island communities. Characterized by sprightly fiddle tunes, soulful slow airs, and vivacious dance sets that respond to both the sea's surges and the tranquility of pastoral life, this genre emanates a distinctive blend of Norse and Scottish influences. Reflective of the region's history of insulation and exchange, the music often features collaborative group performances, where reels and jigs echo the community's kinship and oral storytelling. Artists within this genre, such as Aly Bain and Jenna Reid, demonstrate virtuosic fiddle mastery, while groups like Fiddlers' Bid and The Chair introduce contemporary dynamism without straying from the essence of tradition, ensuring the genre's resonance and evolution to new generations.

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Awarness
Single - Released February 16, 2023
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Aly Bain
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The Chair
Fiddlers' Bid
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