Edinburgh Tradfest

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Edinburgh Tradfest returns to the Traverse for a series of special in-person gigs as part of this year's Festival.

Edinburgh TradFest Spotlight is supported by Creative Scotland, the City of Edinburgh Council and the William Grant Foundation.

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List of Events, 12 per page.

  1. Edinburgh Tradfest: Brian Molley Quartet: Tùs/ Origin

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Thu 7 May, 8.15PM

    A quartet celebrating the Scottish origins of jazz.

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  2. Edinburgh Tradfest: The Nexus Project

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Fri 8 May, 6.30PM

    A cross-genre mix of jazz, classical and traditional folk music.

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  3. Edinburgh Tradfest: RANT

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Fri 8 May, 8.15pm

    Renowned fiddle quartet weaves a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds.

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  4. Edinburgh Tradfest: Isla Ratcliff: The Scottish Four Seasons

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Sat 9 May, 3PM

    Fiddle player, singer and composer Isla Ratcliff brings her fiery fiddle playing and rich singing voice accompanied by a stellar line-up of string ensemble and piano.

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  5. Edinburgh Tradfest: Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Sat 9 May, 6.30pm

    A harp and percussions duo that pushes the boundaries of traditional music, mixing in jazz, folk, classical and electronic.

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  6. Edinburgh Tradfest: GANNA

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Sat 9 May, 8.15pm

    Ancestral Ukrainian melodies meet electronic soundscapes in a project exploring matriarchy, resilience, and belonging

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  7. Edinburgh Tradfest: Kaïa Kater

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Sun 10 May, 6.30pm

    Drawing from diverse influences rooted in Quebec, the Caribbean, and Appalachia, Kater shares deep self-reflections, while celebrating the power of women and oppressed peoples.

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  8. Edinburgh Tradfest: ETF Spotlight

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Sun 10 May, 8.15pm

    A showcase of emerging performers in folk and traditional music.

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  9. Edinburgh Tradfest: Session A9

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Mon 11 May, 8PM

    Described as a “Scottish Supergroup” folk band Session A9 return to close Edinburgh Tradfest 26.

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