Edinburgh Tradfest: Spotlight

Following on from the success of last years ETF Spotlight, we present a show that will throw a light on some of the most exciting new performers in folk and traditional music today.

This year’s line up is as follows:

Miguel Giräo

Originally from the Portuguese Midlands and now based in Glasgow, Scotland, Miguel explores the musical traditions of different corners of the world and fuses them with hints of classical and contemporary aesthetics. Miguel is one of the members the award-winnng band Tern, which links the musical traditions of Scotland and the Scandinavia Peninsula, and the piano/guitar duo with Amy Laurenson fusing music from Shetland, Mainland Scotland, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe. His latest release The Northern Isles Suite, is a collection of music for solo guitar composed of traditional melodies from Orkney and Shetland.

Elír

Elír is a product of Glasgow’s vibrant and eclectic music scene. Featuring Niamh MacKaveney (vocals & fiddle), David Lombardi (fiddle) and Calum McIlroy (guitar), the trio take traditional songs from Scotland and Ireland and merge them with an eclectic range of influences to produce a unique sound. Calum was recently crowned BBC Young Trad Musician of the Year.

Noah Scott & Ciorstaidh Chaimbeul

Noah Scott & Ciorstaidh Chaimbeul met on the Isle of Skye where they are both are part of the spirited island session scene. Their music takes the unique sound of the clarinet and accordion and combines it with a love of traditional music and song. The duo won a Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections in 2024.

Beatha

Beatha is a vibrant folk trio hailing from Glasgow, Scotland. Despite this just being their first year together they have already won awards and plaudits, including a Danny Kyle Award earlier this year. The band brings together the diverse talents of Iona Reid (keys), Kenneth Macfarlane (whistles), and Cam Lawson (bodhrán). Drawing inspiration from across the globe, Beatha infuses traditional folk melodies with a contemporary flair, resulting in a captivating musical experience.

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The Traverse Theatre is funded by Creative Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council.

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