Mary Ann Kennedy is a major figure in the Scottish music scene. A respected performer broadcaster and producer of music. With a traditional background, and classical training, she has collaborated with a number of musicians over the years. Don’t miss her collaboration with fiddler Bruce Molsky on Horo Gheallaidh!
www.watercolourmusic.co.uk/MAK
www.myspace.com/maknaseoid
Bruce Molsky has been exploring traditional music from an astonishingly broad range of cultures over the past two decades. Molsky’s influences range from Appalachian to Delta Blues to Irish music. He is highly sought after as a fiddle and banjo teacher and teaches at many fiddle camps, including Alasdair Fraser’s Valley of the Moon camp. Don’t miss Bruce performing with Mary Ann Kennedy!
www.brucemolsky.com
www.myspace.com/brucemolsky
The Interview...
What was the first festival you ever played at?
MAK Mod in Cille Bhrìghde an Ear in 1975.
BM Fiddle contest at the Galax Fiddle Convention in 1974.
What do you like about playing in Glasgow?
MAK It's like coming home.
BM I love the honesty and straightforwardness of the people.
Who do you collaborate with?
MAK Bruce Molsky and Na Seòid.
BM Alasdair Fraser and Martin Hayes. Mozaic – Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny. Rens Van der Zalm, Nikola Parov, Mary Ann Kennedy and Annbjorg Lien.
Who should we keep an eye out for?
MAK Bodega and Breabach.
BM Natalie Haas and her sister Britney Haas. Julie Fowlis.
