Bringing together one of Scotland’s finest Gaelic singer songwriters with one of the country’s foremost folksingers and accompanists, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones celebrate songs from both the traditional and contemporary repertoire with a focus on sensitive arrangements with beautiful vocal harmony.
Two of Scotland’s most highly regarded performers, Rachel and Aaron bring a wealth of skills, knowledge, musicianship and experience to this exciting new duo. After years of writing, touring and performing with many of traditional music’s finest, Rachel and Aaron have joined forces to create one of the scenes most exciting new collaborations. Their combined passion for song and the exploration of the wide repertoire across the tradition, blended with beautiful and heartfelt original songs, ensure an evening of captivating live music and song with two of Scotland’s finest singers & musicians.
In 2021 the duo embarked on a project to recognise the achievements of Scottish women through song, which culminated in the release of ‘Despite the Wind and Rain’ in November 2022. The album, a collection of ten brand new songs, has received an overwhelming response…
“…a tremendous historical and artistic document...the songs themselves are musically just beautiful...this is one hell of an album."
Mike Wistow www.folking.com
“…one of my albums of the year - great singing/musicianship but more important - great soul."
Mike Harding
SONG ARRANGING AND VOCAL HARMONY WORKSHOP
The duo will lead a songwriting and vocal harmony workshop in An Crubh from 2pm to 4pm.
Tickets for the workshop available from HERE [https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/seall/t-krppylz].