Folk Bands and Artists
Barluath
This innovative Celtic folk band is based in Glasgow, where some of its members studied at the Royal Scottish Conservatoire. Barluath were a great hit on their NCEM debut in 2016 and we are delighted to bring them back to York. Now a five-piece, the group embraces traditional and contemporary folk music from Scotland, Ireland and North America. They are fronted by the wonderful singing in both English and Gaelic (not to mention occasional step-dancing) of Ainsley Hamill, who is ably supported by a rich instrumental mix of highland and border bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, piano and guitar.
