Lochaber fiddler’s musical road trip
A unique musical collaboration between Canada and Scotland – two countries 3,000 miles apart connected by a bridge – is being featured on BBC Alba this weekend.
Fiddle players Colin Grant from Cape Breton and Ewen Henderson from Lochaber take a unique road trip in Scotland and Canada, a journey of musical inspiration and discovery where they ultimately showcase their music and shared heritage at a unique concert in Canada.
Cape Breton fiddle player Colin’s infectiously enthusiastic performance has made him a favourite on both sides of the Atlantic. He is joined by talented young Scottish fiddler Ewen, whose own musical roots are deeply embedded in the rich traditional music scene of Lochaber.
Together they take a unique road trip, a personal journey for both, and a journey of musical inspiration and discovery.
They will seek out musical influences in landscape and people in Canada and Scotland, and connect with musicians and people and place, and ultimately showcase their music and shared heritage at a unique concert as part of the international music festival, Celtic Colours in Canada.
The Bridge over the Atlantic is a fitting celebration of common bonds and cultural connections, 150 years on since the birth of Canada as a country.
The programme goes out on Sunday October 21 at 9pm on BBC Alba.