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The Stroma Swelkie

by KAREN STEVEN

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    Proceeds from sales of the album in aid of Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.

    The album is in loving memory of Karen's great-nephew, Iain Mackay, who tragically died on 25th August 2021 as a result of a road accident on 22nd August 2021. Iain was cared for in the palliative ward of Glasgow Sick Children's Hospital, where the charity is based. The charity will distribute funds where needed most, including palliative care, from the proceeds of CD sales, thank you.
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1.
Caithness Set 04:53
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2.
Pipe Jigs 02:16
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3.
Miss Lyall Strathspey, Molly Rankins etc 03:19
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4.
The Breck(Slow Air), The Merry Men o' Mey 05:15
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5.
The Heights of Cassino 03:07
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6.
Dis-dancing Highland Choreography Reel 01:27
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7.
Gun Ainm, Duncan's Trip to the Coal Mines 05:20
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8.
Miss Drummond of Perth, Brenda Stubbert 03:47
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9.
March for the Grey & Common Seal 02:59
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10.
Captain Campbell 02:39
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11.
The Maid's of Arrochar 06:26
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12.
The Wild Spell, The Brig o' Trams 04:41
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13.
Calum Breugach, Trip to Windsor 02:57
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14.
Flora MacDonald, The Haughs of Cromdale 03:52
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15.
Miller of Drone, Hamish the Carpenter 02:40
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16.
The Auld Wheel, Jenny Bowser 01:54
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17.
The Hills of Reay 02:04
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18.
Christy Campbell, Father Francis Cameron 02:47
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19.
Miss Elizabeth Christine Dickson's March 04:41
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20.
The Stage, The Tarra Brooch 03:10
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21.
The Black Hoe, Ingonish Jig 04:23
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22.
King George IV Strathspey 03:19
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about

The music on the album is a celebration of Scottish fiddle music. The recording marks a snapshot of Karen's playing from 1996 to the present day, comprising 67 tunes on 22 tracks. Dance is at the very heart of Karen's playing. The rhythmic influence of Cape Breton music is evident, in addition to the athleticism associated with highland dance. Primarily a collection of Marches, Jigs, Strathspeys & Reels, there are also slow airs, hornpipes and pipe tunes. The recording includes 15 self-penned tunes.

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released October 1, 2021

All recordings Mastered by The Digital Audio Co. Skipton, N.Yorkshire
Artwork by Kathryn Preston, Prestset Bureau, Keighley, W.Yorkshire
Cover photographs & Images of Karen studiograff-photo.co.uk

Huge thanks to the following 9 accompanists on the album; Alastair MacDonald, Anne Taylor, Donald McNeill, Grant Lyall, Heather Sinclair, James Ross, Niall Laybourne, Paul McClelland & Pete MacCallum

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KAREN STEVEN Aberdeen, UK

Traditional Scottish Fiddle Player, Teacher, Recording Artist and Composer, with Highland Dance, Step Dance and strong influence from the Highland Bagpipes in her playing.
4 times scholarship to VOM Fiddle Camp, California. Cross Trust scholarship 1997 to research fiddle music of Cape Breton Island. 3 times runner up Niel Gow Fiddle Award. Celtic Connections. ... more

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