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Da Fishing Hands, the latest release from Inge Thomson, saw its debut performance on Fair Isle in May 2014, this short film documents that performance and provides background to a project which ultimately aims to protect the marine environment around the Island and for it to be sustainably managed as it has been historically by Fair Isle folk.

Our latest mix features a number of new releases from artists such as Inge Thomson, Jackie Oates, Men Daimler, Robin Adams, Ryley Walker, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman and many more. Just sit back and enjoy our special mix – Lost in Transmission iii

Da Fishing Hands is a resounding creative success on a number of levels. Inge Thomson and her collaborators have painted a vivid picture of a changed and changing community. It’s as much an important historical document as it is a powerful artistic statement and, above all, a mesmerisingly beautiful record with top class musicians including Sarah Hayes, Fraser Fifield, Steven Polwart and Graeme Smillie.

Martin Green offers FRUK an exclusive glimpse of the other side and the commissioning and stage production of Crows’ Bones with all its ghostly chills and musical thrills.

Martin Green’s Crows’ Bones is a genuine collaboration with Inge Thomson, Becky Unthank and Nicklas Roswall. Adrian Utley and Calum Malcolm act as Ghost Busters in chief.

Our Song of the Day is from Martin Green’s forthcoming album Crows’ Bones which is due for release on Reveal Records in April this year. Watch the new video.

We talk to Inge Thomson about her new Project ‘Da Fishing Hands’ which she began with Fair Isle singer-songwriter, musician and poet Lise Sinclair who passed away last year.

Inge Thomson recently took some time out from Crows’ Bones for Baylis Gray to record this special session in which she performs ‘Cycle’ from her 2010 debut album Shipwrecks & Static.

The spooky delights of Opera North’s Crows’ Bones, featuring Martin Green, Niklas Roswall, Inge Thompson and Becky Unthank live at St. Leonards Church Shoreditch 12th Dec 2013

Martin Green’s Opera North commissioned work Crows’ Bones feat. Becky Unthank, Inge Thomson and Swedish Nickleharpa player Niklas Roswall is to tour in December with an album to follow.

Watch these two recently recorded videos of the Karine Polwart Trio featuring pre-show backstage performances plus get their latest tour dates.

For today & tomorrow only listen to Karine Polwart’s new Donald-Trump-inspired song “Cover Your Eyes” which she will sing this evening in the Scottish Parliament.