Maya’s Radio Orchestra, Scotland On Sunday, 28 July 2024
Maya’s Radio Orchestra | Off Axis Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday, 28 July 2024
Classically trained harp meets Johnny Marr-inspired indie-pop in Maya’s delightfully different orchestra, write Derick Mackinnon and Olaf Furniss. Read on Scotsman.com
The recipient of the Paolo Nutini Scholarship for Songwriting, Sam Maya MacAdam performs as Maya’s Radio Orchestra blending cool harp sounds with indie-pop influences inspired by artists like Johnny Marr, Alvvays and Joanna Newsom.
She’s been championed by BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Scotland’s Travelling Folk, Celtic Music Radio, Amazing Radio, BBC Radio Ulster and publications like SNACK magazine. She’s also performed at festivals including Celtic Connections, Kelburn Garden Party, Edinburgh's Hogmanay, Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival and Glasgow’s West Fest.
MacAdam is prolific, performing as part of The Willow Trio (alongside Sophie Rocks and Romy Wymer) symphonic metal band Catalyst Symphony, and with harp and viola duo Flichterin.’ New single Hobbyist Pharmacologist, featuring Edwin McLachlan from UTR favourites neverfine is released on 17 August and coincides with a live gig at the Acoustic Music Centre as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe visit http://www.mayasradioorchestra.com/
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