THE TRADITION BEARERS
An article in which explains some of the background and concepts behind our approach to The Tradition Bearers project. It includes information on Bob Blair who recorded the first album in our 'Scots Songs & Ballads' series. It was published in The Living Tradition. read the article

JACK BECK
"The song is the thing with Jack," says Archie Fisher. 'He's one of the last of the singers that form the bridge between the old rural tradition and the urban revival." Jack's musical career has spanned most of the current revival of folk music in Scotland. read the article

ALISON McMORLAND
Hamish Henderson hailed Alison as "one of the principal modern interpreters of an ancestral ballad singing tradition who unites scrupulous traditional fidelity with versatile and creative artistry."
This article outlines her work from the 70's to the late 90's. Published in The Living Tradition read the article

HEATHER HEYWOOD
In a review of her first album on Greentrax, Heather was referred to as 'The Scottish Folk scene's greatest secret". She has not sought publicity. This article look at her family and singing background. Published in The Living Tradition read the article

KEVIN MITCHELL
Kevin Mitchell lives in Glasgow, a city with a thriving Irish community. Kevin is a hugely respected singer in Ireland, Scotland and indeed wherever he travels. Published in Living Tradition read the article

TOM SPIERS - THE GAUGERS
Tom Spiers was a member of The Gaugers, a group with a huge influence on the Scottish folk revival. Published in Living Tradition read the article

CHRIS FOSTER
One of the most respected English singers and a major figure in the folk revival alongside his peers inclusing Martin Carthy, Nic Jones and Tony Rose. Published in Living Tradition read the article

SARA GREY and KIERON MEANS
Sara is an American singer and banjo player, held in highest regard in traditional music circles. She has lived in the UK for many years and has an extensive knowledge of the linked musical traditions of Britian and America. Her son Kieron has grown up with this music and is set to follow in his mothers footsteps as a 'tradition bearer'. If ever there was proof in the ongoing nature of traditional music - this is it. Sara and Kieron have each contributed solo albums to The Tradition Bearers - with some collaborations on each others albums. read the article

JOHN WATT
The 'Muchty Megastar' . read the article