Pàdruig Morrison: Buin and Kirsty Ann McInnes

Pàdruig Morrison, an acclaimed accordionist and composer from Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides, presents his unique project, Buin.

A 2020 finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year, Pàdruig’s music is deeply rooted in his inherited Gaelic oral tradition. He effortlessly straddles the worlds of Scottish traditional music and contemporary classical composition, a synthesis he explored in his PhD research.

Performing regularly with his band Beinn Lee, his music is a powerful, innovative voice connecting his Gaelic heritage with new compositional horizons. This solo project sees Pàdruig share new and enchanting Gaelic songs sung by Mischa Macpherson and Alasdair Whyte, and an array of new tunes with a deep connection to place and history, performed by his band featuring Rory Matheson, Micheal Steele, Catriona Price, Ciorstaidh Beaton, and Fionnlagh Mac a’ Phiocair.

Kirsty McInnes is an emerging voice in the Scottish traditional music scene known for her moving interpretations of Gaelic songs. Originally from Sutherland but now studying Gaelic song at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, she blends the richness of tradition with a fresh and ambient sound. Accompanied by acoustic guitar and fiddle, her intimate and atmospheric performances captivate audiences. With a deep respect for the tradition and ambitions to explore new sounds, Kirsty is a rising artist to watch.