About
Piper and flautist, James Duncan Mackenzie, from the Isle of Lewis, launches his second solo album Sròmos. Named after an abandoned settlement on the banks of Loch Seaforth which was one of many townships cleared in the 19th century to prioritise land for sheep farming and deer forest.
The album consists entirely of newly self-penned melodies, led by wooden flutes and Highland Bagpipe with accompaniment from bass, drums, electric and acoustic guitars and rhodes piano. Additional melody is provided by fiddle, melodeon, banjo and mandolin. Album guests line up as some of Scotland’s finest traditional and jazz musicians.
James has toured extensively over the past several years playing festivals all around the world with acclaimed folk band Breabach. He is also a member of Tryst, a newly formed ten piece bagpipe composers group. His debut self titled album was well received in 2013 and was performed at international festivals including MIMO festival, Brazil and Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany.
For booking please get in touch: jamesdmackenzie@googlemail.com