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Ewan McLennan
Born (1986-07-31) 31 July 1986 (age 38)
London
GenresFolk, roots
Occupation(s)Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist
Instrument(s)Guitar, Piano
Years active2010 – present
Websiteewanmclennan.co.uk

Ewan McLennan (1986— ) is a Scottish folk musician and singer-songwriter.

Biography

Ewan McLennan grew up in Edinburgh, and studied classical music on the piano. Later, he took up the guitar and as he had developed a strong interest in folk music, he started playing folk and acoustic music clubs in 2010. That year he was signed to Fellside Records and recorded his first album 'Rags & Robes', which was well received,[1] and cemented his reputation on the UK folk circuit. In 2011, he was awarded the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.[2]

His second album, 'The Last Bird To Sing', was released in 2012 and was warmly welcomed.[3] This album led to further awards: two Spiral Earth Awards in 2013[4] and the Alistair Hulett Memorial Prize[5] for Political Songwriting the same year.

Mike Harding, then of BBC Radio 2, said "I was completely and utterly bowled over by Ewan's music. One of the most exciting new voices I've heard in years. Deep commitment and understanding is the bedrock, and there's a sure touch here that runs through the music like iron. He sings beautifully, with great sincerity, great empathy, he's terrific!", and indeed went on to interview McLennan on his weekly folk show.[6]

McLennan was asked to be part of BBC's Transatlantic Sessions in 2013, which saw him performing and recording alongside famous folk musicians.[7]

In September 2014 Ewan's 3rd album "Stories Still Untold" was released and again well received. Songlines Magazine said, "Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene"[8]. Bright Young Folk commented, "Ewan delivers both traditional and original songs with real passion and honesty"[9] and included a lengthy interview with Ewan in September.[10] In November, SongLines Magazine said "Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene". [11]

Discography

Rags & Robes

Untitled
  1. "Tramps & Hawkers"
  2. "Jamie Foyers"
  3. "Arthur Mcbride"
  4. "Old Man's Song"
  5. "Jock Stewart"
  6. "Another Morning's Beggar"
  7. "Joe Hill"
  8. "Jer The Rigger Flowers Of Edinburgh"
  9. "As I Roved Out"
  10. "A Man's A Man For A' That"
  11. "Jute Mill Song"
  12. "I'm A Rover"
  13. "Yorkshire Regiment"
  14. "Auld Lang Syne"

The Last Bird To Sing

Untitled
  1. "Rolling Hills Of The Borders"
  2. "Whistling The Esperanza"
  3. "Jamie Raeburn"
  4. "Banks Of Marble"
  5. "The Last Bird To Sing"
  6. "Reeling & Staggering / Napolean Crossing The Alps"
  7. "Lichtbob's Lassie"
  8. "Joe Glenton"
  9. "Butcher's Boy"
  10. "Killyclare"
  11. "The Lass Of Aughrim / Ae Fond Kiss"

Stories Still Untold

Untitled
  1. "A Beggar"
  2. "Out On The Banks"
  3. "The Shearing"
  4. "Aye Waulkin' O"
  5. "Song Of The Lower Classes"
  6. "Tales From Down At The Harp"
  7. "The Ballad Of Amy Neilson"
  8. "Rattlin' Roarin' Willie"
  9. "The False Young Man"
  10. "Prince Robert"
  11. "The Granite Cage"
  12. "Henry Joy"
  13. "Coorie Doon"

References

  1. ^ "FATEA Magazine". Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Radio 2 – Folk Awards 2011". BBC. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Folk Radio Review "The Last Bird To Sing", 2012". Folk Radio. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Spiral Earth Awards 2013". Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  5. ^ "Alistair Hulett Songwriting Prize 2013". Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Interview with Mike Harding, 2012". BBC. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  7. ^ "Transatlantic Sessions - 'Whistling The Esperanza', 2013". BBC. Retrieved 26 October 2014.
  8. ^ "Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014". Songlines Magazine. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  9. ^ "Bright Young Folk review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014". Bright Young Folk. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  10. ^ "Bright Young Folk interview, Sept 2014". Bright Young Folk. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  11. ^ "Songlines Magazine review of "Stories Still Untold", 2014". Songlines Magazine. Retrieved 30 November 2014.

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