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Edinburgh Tradfest: RANT
Edinburgh TradfestFri 8 May, 8.15pm
Renowned fiddle quartet weaves a tapestry of melodies, textures, layers and sounds.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Isla Ratcliff: The Scottish Four Seasons
Edinburgh TradfestSat 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.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black
Edinburgh TradfestSat 9 May, 6.30pm
A harp and percussions duo that pushes the boundaries of traditional music, mixing in jazz, folk, classical and electronic.
Edinburgh Tradfest: GANNA
Edinburgh TradfestSat 9 May, 8.15pm
Ancestral Ukrainian melodies meet electronic soundscapes in a project exploring matriarchy, resilience, and belonging
Edinburgh Tradfest: Kaïa Kater
Edinburgh TradfestSun 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.
Edinburgh Tradfest: ETF Spotlight
Edinburgh TradfestSun 10 May, 8.15pm
A showcase of emerging performers in folk and traditional music.
Edinburgh Tradfest: Session A9
Edinburgh TradfestMon 11 May, 8PM
Described as a “Scottish Supergroup” folk band Session A9 return to close Edinburgh Tradfest 26.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Book by Rachel Sheinkin, music and lyrics by William Finn, conceived by Rebecca Feldman with additional material by Jay Reiss–
Join six quirky misfits at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee – and maybe a few audience members – as they compete for the spelling crown in this heartfelt and hilarious Tony Award-winning smash-hit.
QOW TRIO
Music at the TraverseThu 14 May, 8PM
The fearless threesome are back with a barnstorming third album of wide-ranging, adventurous jazz.
Deadman: "Finding Your Voice & Building A Career"
Creative opportunity Led by Deadman Artistic Director Samuel BossmanFri 15 May, 2pm
In response to an acutely precarious creative arts industry, this workshop will give essential time to individual practice, focused on creative dynamism and sustainability in your practice.
The Freshwater Five
by Liam Patrick Harrison–
Five Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice.
Leila Navabi: Relay
Directed by Elan IsaacSat 16 May, 7PM
A bold, joyful punk-musical one-person show about making a queer family on your own terms, written and performed by award-nominated comedian, writer and composer Leila Navabi.