Martyn Bennett (17 February 1971 – 30 January 2005) was a Scottish musician who was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He was influential in the evolution of modern Celtic fusion, a blending of traditional Celtic and modern music.
I choose this clip esepecially for Xandi , who is a great cyclist , hope he likes both , the music and the great pictures
Here is the song Firebird
When I was working and listening to some good music I found Cain Gordon, a half scottish, half swedish singer-songwriter. These great guitar reefs mixed with his great voice will make you dream! Listen to his great song “When I’m down”:
No words. Just tribute to one of the greatest personalities of the last century.
Simple Minds (Scotland) live in 1990 with their Tribute Nelson Mandela :
The Memeza African Choir (South Africa) featuring Marika Hattingh and a group of international musicians with “The Rainbow Song”:
Johnny Clegg (UK/South Africa) with his song “Asimbonanga”, live in 1999 together with Nelson Mandela:
Trenton and Free Radical (South Africa) with their song “Mr. Mandela”:
Ciza tha Journalist (South Africa) with his song “Lion of Africa”:
Mairi MacInnes , singer from Scotland born 1964 in Baghasdail A Tuath/Scotland .
Here is her song “Uibhist nam Beann Arda”
Snow Patrol are an alternative band out of Dendee, Scotland that formed in 1994. The band has released six albums. This is by far my favorite song of theirs, a truly beautiful song, “Chasing Cars.” Also watch our previously posted song,”Shut Your Eyes.”
Casual Sex are a new indie band out of Glascow. They are being called ‘the new Franz Ferdinand’. This is their debut single “Stroh 80” – “about being caught doing the nasty with your girlfriend’s pal in the aftermath of a drug party on the floor of a local occultist”, according to frontman Sam Smith.
Frog Pocket is the recording name of John Charles Wilson, a Scottish musician. He is currently signed to Mike Paradinas’ record label Planet Mu. He also runs his own Record Label, Mouthmoth. Wilson mixes elements of Folk with Electronica and often uses fast, noisy and complicated beats in his songs. His songs usually incorporate violin and guitar (often using harmonics)./wiki)
Calvin Harris is a singer, DJ, songwriter and record producer. He has won awards and had some hit singles so far. Listen to “Sweet Nothing”:
Listen to Feel So Close too!
Eric Bogle, born in 1944 in Scotland is a folk singer-songwriter. In 1969, he emmigrated to Australia. His great song “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda” is in the australian top 30 of all time!
Biffy Clyro is a Scottish rock band, they have released five studio albums. Their fantastic latest single “Black Chandelier” is off of their upcoming album ‘Opposites’.
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