Black Cuillin: Album of the Year 2023

December 5, 2023/in news /by admin

Black Cuillin awarded ‘Album of the Year 2023’ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.

After many weeks of anticipation and a public vote, we are thrilled to hear of Duncan’s latest album, Black Cuillin, being voted as ‘Album of the Year 2023’. Thank you so very much for everyone who has taken the time to vote, to buy tickets for live performances and supporting us through listening / buying the music. It really is so very much appreciated.

You can view a selection of tracks from the album and watch a wonderful evening celebrating our music and culture on the BBC iPlayer – Na Trads – 2023. The programme features an all star line up including Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan, Amy Laurenson and Mànran – as well as insight to all nominees and awards from this special evening. Huge thanks to Simon Thoumire and Hands up for Trad for their tireless work and for shinning the light on our music, language and culture.

Enjoy the music ….

About Duncan

Duncan Chisholm is one of Scotland’s most recognised and accomplished fiddle players and composers; Duncan’s music contains the rarest of chemistries, a glorious combination of invention, tenderness and passion. Born and brought up near Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, Duncan has spent most of his life developing his unique musical voice. Fiddle playing at its best, Duncan’s feather-light handling of dynamics and ornamentation, allied with his pure-distilled tone, lend his characteristic spine-tingling magic to his music.

Winner of the 2018 Scots Trad Music Awards ‘Album of the Year’ for his album Sandwood, Duncan creates music which is sumptuously layered and awash with dazzling colours, textures and rhythms. It is music that requires no introductions or programme notes to carry you on its journey. The sound may be traditional but this is 21st Century traditional music which is sophisticated, exhilarating and meltingly beautiful.

Duncan’s well-established musical career has taken him throughout the UK, Europe and the USA, both through his solo work and while playing with other musicians and bands.

With such a personal interest in and connection to the Highland landscape that so deeply inspires him, Duncan has worked hard to instil great pride and passion into recording musical masterpieces influenced by Scotland’s wild places.

“My creative world widens with each passing year and the possibilities for self-expression are limitless. Enjoy the music.” Duncan Chisholm.