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Simple Minds bass player Ged Grimes has composed and produced an authentic soundtrack with Gaelic artists and traditional musicians for a new video game ‘The Bard’s Tale IV’ set in 18th century Scotland.

This year’s MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards shortlist is announced and voting is now open to the public. We’ve put together a preview of many of the nominations which you can listen to here.

With sights firmly set on preserving songs of their respective native traditions, Malinky have struck a perfect balance in retaining authenticity whilst remaining innovative and fresh in their approach to arrangement. Far Better Days is an album of timeless quality that will call you back time and time again.

Fiona Hunter (Malinky) releases her eponymous debut album – her gift for the interpretation of traditional song and the use of Scots language is unsurpassed.

Fiona Hunter gave the audience at Glasgow’s Glad Café a taster of her new album. Neil from Folk Radio UK was there to witness her performance…it’s a release that should be keenly anticipated!