Steve Byrne
From Arbroath in Scotland’s eastern lowlands, Steve has been immersed in traditional music since early childhood, and continues to write and arrange songs in his native Scots tongue. Now in his late twenties, he is becoming one of Scotland’s most sought after accompanists, especially for traditional song. Best known as a founder member of innovative Scots folksong group Malinky and is an occasional accompanist for stellar piper Fred Morrison.
Steve’s solo project of songs and poetry set to music from the Angus region, ‘Songs from Home’, was released on 1st Feb 2006 on Greentrax Recordings. Following the release of the album and its subsequent critical acclaim, Steve was nominated as ‘Best Scots Singer’ in the 2006 Scots Trad Music Awards. His recording credits include four volumes of the acclaimed Complete Songs of Robert Burns series as both featured singer and accompanist, as well as solo albums by Scots singers Jim Malcolm and John Morran. And of course, three Malinky albums, two of which featuring fellow founder member Karine Polwart.
Steve was a finalist in 2001’s inaugural Young Traditional Musician of the Year competition. In recent years he has also guested on bouzouki with top Scottish folk outfit Deaf Shepherd. His recording credits include four volumes of the acclaimed Complete Songs of Robert Burns series as both featured singer and accompanist, as well as solo albums by Scots singers Jim Malcolm and John Morran. And of course, three Malinky albums, two of which featuring fellow founder member Karine Polwart, now pursuing a successful solo career.
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