Iona Fyfe, Scotland On Sunday, 12 August 2018

Published in Scotland On Sunday, 12 August 2018 | Words by Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. See Scotsman.com in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) IONA FYFE Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday Iona Fyfe has had a meteoric rise in the trad world over the past couple of years, playing to thousands of people on a touring schedule which would make Metallica look like skivers.Growing up with the ballad tradition in her native Aberdeenshire she was already performing at the age of five, absorbing the music of artists such as Jimmie Hutchison, Joe Aitken and Carole Prior. Fifteen years later, Fyfe has established herself as one of the leading voices of a new generation of songwriters, with a string of awards and prestigious appearances under her belt.Her debut album Away From My Window, which was premiered at a special Celtic Connections earlier his year, is a captivating collection of songs which includes an illustrious cast of musicians. Due to continue touring the album across Europe next month, Fyfe will be treating Scottish audiences to her talents before she goes with dates in to Glasgow (Weds 15 & Thurs 16 Aug), Edinburgh (18 Aug) and Linlithgow Folk Festival (8 September).Full info visit https://ionafyfe.com Olaf Furniss and Derick Mackinnon run the Born To Be Wide music industry events and seminars www.borntobewide.co.uk Under the Radar is in association with AIM (Association of Independent Music) AIM is a trade body established in 1999 to provide a collective voice for the UK’s independent music industry. The sector produces some of the most exciting and popular music in the world, and makes a huge contribution to the country’s economy. AIM’s 800+ members include the largest labels in the world, small start-ups and individual artists releasing their own music. Visit www.musicindie.com * For consideration as our Artist of the Week please click HERE scroll to the bottom and review checklist of what we NEED in order to feature bands in Scotland On Sunday. Then email: Derick Mackinnon with all the info