Anna MacDonald is a singer and songwriter of folk songs which reflect the strong influence that different strands of Scotland’s traditional music have had upon her. A multi-instrumentalist she is able to play the piano, guitar and clarsach which she beautifully intertwines with Scots, English and Gaelic songs.
In 2010, Anna released her debut EP “You held out your hand” to critical acclaim from national and music media alike. 2012 has started with a bang. A new EP is awaiting formal release, a tour in collaboration with three other Scottish singer/writers is in the wings and London is being toured from venue to venue. Exciting times!
“Anna MacDonald sings Gaelic songs from her new folk album in a voice so lovely it could silence the birds of Barra”
The Glasgow Herald
“Anna MacDonald has angelic vocal tones so hair raising, it’s like walking down a cobbled street with a Scottish breeze sneaking up your neck while also enticing you to sit by the warm fire and warm yourself up with a whisky discussing Scottish Culture.”
Ark Magazine
Anna can be regularly heard on Radio nan Gaidheal (BBC Radio Alba) as well as appearing on Celtic Music Radio and Radio 4′s “Miller’s Tale”. Her EP and performances have received positive reviews from The Guardian, Glasgow Herald, Fatea Magazine, Bristol Evening Post and many more!
As well as performing regularly at folk clubs and festivals, in May 2011 Anna began work with Fraser Fifield on her second EP, Paper Flowers. The official launch will be late February but if you would like a copy before then please get in touch and we’ll see what we can do!
