Fraser Fifield


Fraser Fifield, born 1976, is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Scotland, performing on low whistle, saxophone, and bagpipes.


 

His distinctive instrumental voice has several components; Scottish folk is obviously present but also Jazz, Indian, Balkan and more. He is currently Traditional Artist in Residence at University of Edinburgh

A healthy musical curiosity is evident throughout Fraser's 11 solo albums; some place his wind instruments alongside musicians such as Sabir Khan on sarangi (In Mumbai, 2020), bandoneonista Walther Castro (In Buenos Aires, 2015) or Nedyalko Nedyalkov on kaval (Traces of Thrace, 2008). Scottish guitarist, Graeme Stephen, is a long-term musical collaborator (Esotero / Slow Stream / Stereocanto / Honest Water). Since the mid-1990’s Fraser has worked with many artists in the Scottish folk scene and beyond, including, Old Blind Dogs, Salsa Celtica, Capercaillie, Karen Matheson, Zakir Hussein, Afro-Celt Sound-System, Balkanopolis (Serbia), Nordanians (Nl).

In 2014 his low whistle featured on Montenegro’s Eurovision entry song, followed in 2015 with an award from Hands Up for Trad for Innovation in Scottish Traditional Music. Celtic Connections Festival 2020 commissioned, ‘Secret Histories’, performed in its opening concert, by the 70- strong Grit Orchestra.

Fifield’s 2021 album release, Piobaireachd / Pipe Music, (2021) re-imagined that ancient Scottish piping style - juxtaposing old pieces with innovative new compositions, winning praise from aficionados and general music press alike. 'Secret Path', ‘One Great Circle’ and ‘Second Sight’ are a trilogy of trio records formed around Fifield’s low whistle playing and writing, released between June 23 and June 24.

 

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