John McCusker et al - 'Under One Sky'
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This is a vocal and instrumental suite by John McCusker, performed by a brilliant line up of Britain’s finest musicians. Originally commissioned by the PRS Foundation, the Scottish Arts Council and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, “Under One Sky” explores the many different traditions, genres and influences at work across the UK folk scene and incorporates them into 7 pieces of music. McCusker’s hand-picked ensemble includes Graham Coxon, Roddy Woomble, Julie Fowlis, John Tams and Jim Causley featuring amongst the singers, while the instrumentalists include Iain MacDonald, Andy Cutting, Ian Carr and Emma Reid. Evocative music which shines especially on ‘S Tusa Thilleas’ sung by Julie Fowlis and ‘Long Time Past/Lavender Hill’ with lead from Roddy Womble. Excellent. Graham Radley.