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: Teho.

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Mon 5 May, 6.30PM

    A Finnish power-fiddle duo that explodes musical boundaries while having roots deeply in the tradition.

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  2. Edinburgh Tradfest: For The Love of Trees

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Mon 5 May, 8.15PM

    With songs and tunes, old and new, Mary will lead a specially configured band of some of Scotland’s very best musicians.

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  3. Edinburgh Tradfest: Morag Brown & Lewis Powell-Reid

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Tue 6 May, 6:30PM

    Morag Brown and Lewis Powell-Reid play a rich repertoire of instrumental music from Scottish traditions along with many others.

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  4. Edinburgh Tradfest: The Hot Seats

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Tue 6 May, 8.15PM

    With over two decades to refine their repertoire, their tight tune smithing and heart-felt harmonies are as sharp as ever.

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  5. Edinburgh Tradfest: The Travelling Janes

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Wed 7 May, 6.30PM

    An international collective formed by award winning vocalist Ali Affleck in 2023.

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  6. Edinburgh Tradfest: Beth Malcolm

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Wed 7 May, 8.15PM

    Beth Malcolm is a singer-songwriter who performs a mix of traditional, modern and her own original Scots songs.

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  7. Edinburgh Tradfest: Ellie Beaton

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Thu 8 May, 6.30PM

    A captivating, award-winning folk singer hailing from the North-East of Scotland.

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  8. Edinburgh Tradfest: Seckou Keita

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Thu 8 May, 8:15PM

    A renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians.

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  9. Edinburgh Tradfest: Catherine Maclellan & Lucy Farrell

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Fri 9 May, 6.30PM

    Suspending time with their musical storytelling, Catherine and Lucy’s songs journal the characters, landscapes and situations that populate their lives and the broader world.

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  10. Edinburgh Tradfest: Kathleen Macinnes

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Fri 9 May, 8.15PM

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  11. Edinburgh Tradfest: Claire Hastings (Relaxed Performance)

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Sat 10 May, 3PM

    A very special one hour gig designed to appeal to all ages, from new babies upwards.

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  12. Edinburgh Tradfest: Rhona Stevens & Joseph Peach

    Edinburgh Tradfest

    Sat 10 May, 6:30PM

    Cinematic alt-folk, fusing elements of folk, classical, jazz, indie, electronic and alternative music.

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