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Bio
Recent post-graduates of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Traditional Music course, Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black are a Glasgow-based harp and percussion duo. Blending traditional with contemporary, vocals and electronics, they draw on jazz, folk and classical genres to create a sound that challenges perceptions of the harp and pushes the boundaries of the traditional music scene. Their second live performance to date received a Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections in 2024, and they went on to receive the Purbeck Rising Award later in the year. Within their first year as a duo they have also appeared as FATEA featured artists at Southport’s Love Folk Festival, performed at the Edinburgh International Harp Festival and sold out venues on their Autumn Ireland tour. They were recently chosen as UKHA Emerging Artists and released their debut EP, 'Let No Man' in April 2024. Their music has featured on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Scotland, RTÉ Radio 1, FATEA’s Showcase Sessions and Celtic Music Radio.​
Quotes
“A fantastic sound … smashing every stereotype there is” (Lynette Fay, BBC Radio Ulster)
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"Stunning" (BBC Radio Scotland)
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"innovative, beautifully delivered ... decidedly delicious" (Jon Bennett, Folking.com)
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“This is traditional folk with a soft jazz twist and it’s gorgeous.” (John Reed, The Compendium)
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“Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black were something special ... a different feel and depth to the music” (FATEA)
“hugely atmospheric ... the level of excellence was apparent throughout.” (Folknorthwest.co.uk)
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“The sound they created was amazing” (Jen Taylor, At The Barrier)
Awards / Achievements
- Danny Kyle Open Stage Award (Celtic Connections 2024)
- Purbeck Rising Competition (Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2024)
- United Kingdom Harp Association Emerging Artists (2024)
- Performed live on BBC Radio Ulster (Lynette Fay's Folk Club)
- Radio play on BBC Radio 3's 'Round Midnight, RTÉ Radio 1, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio Ulster
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 'Make It Happen Fund' Recipients 2024