Mischa MacPherson with Amy Henderson and Ewan MacPherson
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Sultain / September 2025
19:30
GMT
Tha ceòl Mischa Nic a’ Phearsain à Leòdhas an dà chuid traidiseanta agus cruthachail, le Mark Radcliffe o BBC Radio 2 ag ràdh gur i “one of the most exciting and fully rounded talents to emerge from the Scottish scene in many a year”. Tha a seinn air moladh mòr a chosnadh thairis air na bliadhnaichean, agus tha i air duaisean mar BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award agus Seinneadar Gàidhlig na Bliadhna a bhuannachadh. Tha Mischa air tlachd a thoirt do luchd-èisteachd air feadh an t-saoghal, san Roinn Eòrpa, Àisia, Astràilia agus àitean eile. Aig Blas 2025, bu am fìdhlear cliùiteach Tearlach Stiùbhart agus Alasdair Iain MacPhàdraig (piàno agus harmonium) a’ cluiche còmhla rithe.
Tha Amy NicEanraig, a bhios a’ cluich a’ bhogsa agus a’ seinn, agus Eòghann Mac a’ Phearsain, seinneadair agus fear-cluiche iomadach ionnsramaid, air càraid ùr a chruthachadh. Thathar a’ cluich ceòl freumhaichte ann an traidiseanan ciùil na -Alba, agus am puirt fhèin le ceangalan ri stoidhlean ciùil eile. Glacaidh an ceòl beòthail aire an luchd-èisteachd gu lèir.
Combining cultural authenticity with an adventurous musical streak, Lewis-born Gaelic singer Mischa Macpherson has been hailed as “one of the most exciting and fully rounded talents to emerge from the Scottish scene in many a year” (Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2). Her “evocative and stirring” vocals have earned her widespread recognition, including the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award and the Gaelic Singer of the Year title, alongside a career captivating audiences worldwide — from Europe to Asia, Australia, and beyond. For this year’s Blas Festival, she is joined by award-winning fiddler Charlie Stewart, celebrated for his expressive and innovative playing, and acclaimed accompanist Alistair Iain Paterson, whose sensitivity on piano and harmonium has made him a much sought-after collaborator across the traditional music scene.
Amy Henderson, a highly skilled accordionist and singer and Ewan MacPherson, a renowned singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, both based in the Highlands have come together in a newly formed duo. Together, their playing styles complement one other as they perform music rooted in Scottish traditions, while combining their own contemporary compositions with a freedom and connection to other musical styles. Amy and Ewan create a warm, dynamic and rich sound together with their blend of instrumentation and voice. The finesse and spark in their arrangements offer a captivating and vibrant atmosphere to their listeners.