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June 2010 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX348

Debut solo album from the fiddler, originally from California but influenced by Cape Breton and Irish styles. Gabe plays with Gaelic group Dàimh, and is steeped in the Scottish Gaelic traditions, particularly those of the West Highlands where he currently lives. Gabe McVarish hails from northern… read more

March 2009 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX335

The late, great Hector MacAndrew was born in 1903 and died in 1980. These recordings, made some 60 years ago in Hector’s home, were never meant for public release so some allowance must be made for the quality of the recordings, although not for the playing, which is brilliant and of an old… read more

September 2008 — Singers & Songwriters — Stream only — CDTRAX307

The is the debut solo album from Mark Dunlop, a member of one of Scotland’s finest folksong quintets, Malinky. Originally enlisted for his consummate skills on whistle and bodhran, Antrim-born Mark has subsequently added his considerable vocal gifts to the Malinky line-up, emerging as a… read more

December 2006 — Ceilidh Bands — Stream only — CDTRAX304

With one of the most mischievous band names around, Ceilidh Minogue has developed over the last eight years as one of Scotland’s best known and most popular ceilidh bands, playing to audiences and dancers throughout the UK, and as far afield as Dubai, Tunisia and Lithuania. Ceilidh Minogue offer… read more

February 2004 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX255

Winner of the coveted Danny Kyle Award at Celtic Connections in 2003 (then aged 15) and the In The Tradition Awards 2001, Harriet Bartlett has been playing the piano accordion for eight years, adding vocals to her performance over the past two years. The album consists of four songs and eight… read more

October 2003 — Groups — Stream only — CDTRAX247

Contemporary folk music from Shetland. The members of Shoormal - Shetland dialect for ‘where the shore meets the sea’ - are all native to Shetland and first emerged as a band at the Shetland Folk Festival in 1998. Freda Leask, Joyce McDill and Donna Smith joined forces in 1997 to create a… read more

August 2003 — Groups — Stream only — CDTRAX249

The current incarnation of The Poozies consists of founder members Karen Tweed (accordion, vocals), Patsy Seddon (electro-harp, clarsach, fiddle, vocals) and Mary MacMaster (electro-harp, clarsach, vocals), with new girl Eilidh Shaw (fiddle, vocals). The Poozies have been evolving for over a decade… read more

May 2003 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX239

Alec Finn of De Dannan and Kevin MacLeod of The Occasionals share a passion for vintage mandolins, bouzoukis, resonator, slide and tenor guitars, crafted in the 20th century, the zenith of their development. This spirited Scots/Irish collaboration features a wide range of great traditional Scottish… read more

January 2003 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Singers & Songwriters — Stream only — CDTRAX243

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September 2002 — Gaelic Song — Stream only — CDTRAX211

Oran Chloinne (Songs For Children). read more

April 2002 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX227

The music on this album is made up of original versions of tunes found in the Scottish lute and cittern manuscripts of the 17th century, arrangements of tunes from the 18th and 20th centuries, and new pieces composed in 2001. Rob is a master of the 12-course lute, cittern, mandour and oud. He is… read more

December 2000 — Groups — Stream only — CDTRAX207

In 1993 Greentrax Recordings released Sangsters debut album Begin, an album of traditional ballads blended with some contemporary songs. Later that year, Begin was chosen as a Cream of The Crop 1993 album by Scotland’s premier national newspaper The Scotsman. Since Begin, the line-up of Anne Combe… read more

August 2000 — Singers & Songwriters — Stream only — CDTRAX199

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April 2000 — Groups — Stream only — CDTRAX189

Folk rock led by the inimitable Sandy Brechin (accordion), Gregor Borland (fiddle) and the exciting voice of Ali Cherry (lead vocals) plus Doug Anderson (guitars, mandolin), Eoghain Anderson (drums and percussion) and Roy Waterston (bass guitar). Ali Cherry also pens most of the songs. Burach have… read more

April 2000 — Pipe Band & Solo Piping — Stream only — CDTRAX5009

Featuring William MacCallum, Barnaby Brown, Allan MacDonald, Roderick MacLeod, William MacDonald and Robert Wallace. The seven pibroch included on this album were recorded live on the evening of 30th August 1999 during a memorable concert devoted to the music of the Highland pipe, the Piob Mhor. The… read more

February 2000 — Groups — Stream only — CDTRAX190

Malinky formed in October 1998 after vocalist Karine Polwart (guitar, bouzouki) was invited to do a guest spot at Edinburgh Folk Club. Karine recruited Mark Dunlop (bodhran, whistle) and Kit Patterson (fiddle, mandolin, guitar), and tracked down singer Steve Byrne (bouzouki, guitar). Other bookings… read more

January 2000 — Gaelic Song — Stream only — CDTRAX191

Late Cull. read more

December 1999 — Pipe Band & Solo Piping — Stream only — CDTRAX182

An ex-member of the Tannahill Weavers, Iain was a member of Smalltalk and is currently a member of Ossian. He plays both the Highland bagpipe and smallpipes (and whistles) and produces and presents BBC Radio Scotland’s Pipeline programme. With Mairi Campbell (fiddle), William Jackson (harp,… read more

December 1999 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX187

In 1816 Captain Simon Fraser of Knockie published a collection of 230 airs and melodies from the Highlands and Islands and left a legacy of Celtic music that has endured by its merit into the 21st century. The Captain’s Collection was recently broadcast by BBC Radio Scotland as a major drama… read more

November 1999 — Ceilidh Bands — Stream only — CDTRAX184

From The Music Hall, Aberdeen. One of Scotland’s most popular ceilidh bands recorded live in November 1998. Freeland Barbour (accordion), Ian Hardie (fiddle), Kevin MacLeod (banjo) and Gus Millar (drums). read more

October 1999 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX183

The Orkney sisters present more Orcadian, Shetland, Scottish and original tunes. With Aaron Jones (bass), Eamonn Coyne (banjo), Kevin Macrae (cello), Rick Bamford (percussion) and Simon Thoumire (concertina and whistle). read more

May 1999 — Gaelic Song — Stream only — CDTRAX5008

A selection of Gaelic song and piping from concerts recorded at the 1997 Edinburgh Festival. Featuring Ishbel MacAskill, Mary Ann Kennedy, Mary Smith, Margaret Stewart, Catherine-Ann MacPhee, Kenna Campbell, Maggie MacInnes, Margaret Bennett, Flora MacNeil, Rona Lightfoot, Fred Morrison and others. read more

May 1999 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX169

A well known figure in accordion circles for his work with contemporary bands Seelyhoo and Burach, Sandy has broadened his horizons even further with The Sandy Brechin Band, which includes Colin MacFarlane (guitars, mandolin, lapsteel, keyboard), Aaron Jones (bass guitar) and Jim Walker of Ceolbeg… read more

September 1998 — Groups — Stream only — CDTRAX160

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April 1998 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX155

With pieces from the Balcarres, Skene, Millar/McAlman, Straloch, Wemyss and MacKillop Manuscripts. Rob plays some very unusual instruments and specialises in Scottish traditional music of the 17th century and beyond for lute, mandour, cittern, guitar. This unique album demonstrates the remarkable… read more

April 1998 — Singers & Songwriters — Stream only — CDTRAX150

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January 1998 — Singers & Songwriters — Stream only — CDTRAX156

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April 1997 — Solo & Duo Instrumental — Stream only — CDTRAX148

Two of the brightest stars in the galaxy of roots talent from Scotland. Jennifer won the 1996 BBC Radio 2 Young Tradition Award. ‘Absolutely exhilarating.’ (Folk on Tap) read more

April 1997 — Groups — Stream only — CDTRAX143

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April 1997 — Groups — Stream only — CDTRAX136

An example of the new wave of young musicians with diverse influences coming to the fore in Scotland. New to the band are Gregor Borland (fiddle), Eoghain Anderson (drums and percussion) and Roy Waterson (bass). ‘Burach display verve, skill and imagination.’ The Scotsman ‘Ali Cherry’s vocals… read more