‘Rachel Unthank and the Winterset’

'Rachel Unthank and the Winterset'

Singing in lilting Geordie accents, sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank are servants of the northern English music traditions they keep alive - and so close to Scotland, we welcome them!. They are joined in The Winterset by charismatic pianist Belinda O'Hooley, and fiddle player Niopha Keegan (and sister of vituoso traditional flute player Niall Keegan). Their 2005 debut album Cruel Sister was named Folk Album of the Year by Mojo Magazine and successful sales were reflected by brilliant live performances in 2006. "Just beautiful, beautiful music . . . one day all music will sound like this" Phil Jupitus BBC 6 MUSIC "I just love it . . . I simply can’t recommend them enough" Bob Harris BBC RADIO 2 The guest artist is singer-songwriter (and festival sound engineer) Peter M Rowan. "A rich voice...an obvious talent" with Angus Nicolson on pipes.

Date: 20/07/07
Start Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Type: Music Traditional

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