Various Artists - The Rough Guide To Scottish Folk

Welcome to the fiddle, harp, pipe and drum beat of Scottish folk music. From the city streets to the Highlands and Islands, celebrating one of the world's greatest living traditions, matured through centuries of craftsmanship and innovation.Focusing on the current thriving musical folk traditions of Scotland, with a beautiful blend of traditional meets contemporary, also highlighting the new musical directions of Scottish folk music with its key innovators and performers. Featuring many of the most famous Scottish folk acts including Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, Battlefield Band and Julie Fowlis. Complied by the editor of the Scottish music magazine Living Tradition and leading authority on Scottish Music Pete Heywood. 'The Rough Guide to Scottish Folk' is accompanied by a bonus CD by Maggie MacInnes, our favorite source album. This delivers great value and encourages further exploration of Scottish folk music.Maggie MacInnes is one of Scotland's foremost singers and clarsach players. Recognised for her commitment to both tradition and innovation, Maggie's connection to the centuries of her family's singing and storytelling tradition can be heard throughout these captivating and heartfelt recordings.