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Rowan is a folk fiddler, traditional singer, writer and tune collector who grew up in the foothills of the Burren on the west coast of Ireland, surrounded by traditional music. The author of two successful tunebooks, he is an experienced teacher and has also written articles for several magazines and led workshops at festivals all over the UK.
His debut album, Mountscribe, was met with critical acclaim, as was his SONGHIVE folksong project to raise awareness of the current plight of the bees. Recently, Rowan has been performing and writing with folk trio, The Wilderness Yet and oldtime duo, Old Spot. |
NEW: Swedish Fiddle Tunes AlbumSince the release of my tunebook "Swedish Fiddle Tunes" 8 years ago, I have received numerous requests for an accompanying recording which has always proved daunting considering there's almost a hundred tunes in the book! However, I have finally chosen 24 tunes from the first half of the book. And who's to say there shouldn't be "another selection" at some later date!
You can download the album from Bandcamp here. |
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"There are many accomplished fiddle players playing today, old and young. Rarer are those who can combine their playing with singing of such clarity and quality. Rowan Piggott is assuredly the latter... Accentuated by the crispness of his fiddle playing, his vocals are a standout among the increasingly crowded group of emerging talents on the British scene."
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