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Màrtainn Skene is a traditional accordionist, pianist, cellist and composer of traditional music.  Hailing from the wild north of Lochaber, in the Highlands of Scotland, he takes his influence from the driving sound of traditional West Highland dance music.

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He has spent many years working with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Fèisean nan Gàidheal and in the studio with a number of artists including Tide Lines, Leonard Brown, Alistair McCulloch, Andrew Forbes, WHYTE, Donald Black and William Williamson.

Recorded

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Màrtainn Skene Trio: "RSCDS Glasgow: 100th Anniversary Dances", 2023

Dance music to accompany the RSCDS Glasgow Branch's 100th Anniversary Collection, featuring Colin Garvin on piano and Nicky McMichan on drums.

 

Alistair McCulloch, Andrew Forbes & Màrtainn Skene: "Sir Walter Scott, the Heart of Mid-Lothian", 2021

Fiddle, piano and cello provide music for this interesting collection of dances from Walter Scott's era, using material from the period by heroes of Scottish music - Gow, Marshall, Mackintosh and many more.

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Printed

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Màrtainn Skene: "Chewing Gum for the Ears", 2023

original compositions in a trad style, including dance tunes, and a few for a contemplative mood.

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RSCDS Glasgow Branch: "100th Anniversary Dances", 2023

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William Williamson/ Màrtainn Skene: "The Amisfield Dances", 2015

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