Folk Bands and Artists
String Sisters
String Sisters blends Nordic and Celtic traditions into a glorious riot of all-encompassing sound. With band members from Shetland, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Scotland and the United States, this is a internationally-appealing combo with an incredible pedigree.
Annbjørg Lien fiddle, Norway
Catriona Macdonald fiddle, Shetland
Emma Härdelin fiddle, Sweden
Liz Carroll fiddle, United States
Liz Knowles fiddle, United States
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh fiddle, Ireland
Tore Bruvoll guitar, Norway
Dave Milligan piano, Scotland
Conrad Molleson bass, Scotland
James Mackintosh percussion, Scotland
Thanks to their multitude of influences and experience String Sisters appeals to lovers of Scandinavian, Scots and Irish folk, Appalachian music aficionados, fiddle fans, and Classical music buffs alike. It’s pure musical joy and awfully good for the soul.
For 2018 the band have a new album that is causing a stir wherever they go. ´Between Wind and Water’ features new compositions by Catriona Macdonald, Annbjørg Lien, Liz Carroll, Liz Knowles, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Dave Milligan and Tore Bruvoll plus traditional tunes and songs from Shetland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden and the United States. The album was conceived in Shetland in June 2017 and delivered at Castlesound in Edinburgh last November.
