New concert footage filmed in 1996 of Martyn Bennett touring his self-titled debut album has been shared. He would have celebrated his 50th birthday last week.
As Greg Lawson said on the night – this was one man’s music, and it took this immense event to bring that music back to the stage. This week is the 13th anniversary of Martyn Bennett’s passing, and the music he was making 20 years ago continues to inspire today’s musicians.
One week ahead of the highly anticipated Bothy Culture & Beyond, the return of The GRIT Orchestra to Celtic Connections, The Martyn Bennett Trust has uncovered a promo video that was shot 20 years ago for Tongues of Kali.
An eclectic and global punchy kick-ass mix this week shaped very much by a few double helpings from the likes of Jiggy, Trad.Attack!, TootArd, as well as some top tunes from Eliza Carthy, Martyn Bennett and more.
There’s plenty of Folk music at this year’s Edinburgh International Festival including two world premiere shows: Karine Polwart’s ‘Wind Resistance’ and ‘Flit’ featuring Lau’s Martin Green, Adam Holmes, Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Mogwai’s Dominic Aitchison and Becky Unthank.
The Ultimate Guide To Scottish Folk is a collection that’s worth delving into, but with Mary Ann Kennedy’s notes, there’s also a wealth of insight and information, especially for anyone who’s beginning to realise just what’s on offer from Scottish Folk music.
Our Song of the Day is from the bagpipe-driven Scott Wood Band with a piece composed by the late Martyn Bennett. Their debut album is due out in August 2015 and with the solid reputation they’ve managed to build that album will create quite a fanfare.
With the release of her first solo album ‘Night Touches Day’, Gerda Stevenson talks to FRUK about the different paths along which her career has taken her, and where they might lead in the future.
Cora Bissett has succeeded in her dream of bringing the energy of Martyn Bennett’s music, his understanding and passion for his own cultural heritage and the paradox of his equally tragic and uplifting story to the stage.
Our Song of the Day is ‘Move’ by the legendary Martyn Bennett. The album Grit will be re-issued this month by Real World Records as part of their Gold Series.
Pachamama Productions have been awarded funds to create GRIT, an international collaborative theatre production which will celebrate the life and music of Martyn Bennett.
Neil McFadyen pays tribute to the man from Lochee, the bard of Dundee, the unique and irreplaceable Michael Marra who passed away peacefully at the city’s Ninewells Hospital earlier this week.
Rachel Newton’s ‘The Shadow Side’ delights beyond words. There’s something for everyone in here – innovative harp/electro-harp loops and experiments; the darkest of traditional ballads; soothing Gaelic song and enchanting vocal performances.
Watch the official video to Martyn Bennett’s ‘Move’ from his 2003 album ‘Grit‘ which was released on Real World Records. The vocals featured on this track are that of the famous Sheila Stewart of Rattray who came from a family of travellers.
★★★★★ Aye, with its excellent sleeve notes, is an invaluable release for those keen to learn more about, or introduce others to, Martyn Bennett’s work.
After several years in the making a new compilation of Martyn’s music titled AYE will be released in March 2012 it will include previously unreleased tracks!
With the release of the Afro Celt Soundsytem’s retrospective double album “Capture”, it seemed like a good time to celebrate their music and influences in another great guest mix.
