FARA

A magnetic blend of spellbinding vocals, intricate harmonies, and driving fiddle tunes rooted in rich tradition of the Orkney Islands. With three award-winning fiddlers — Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie, and Catriona Price — joined by the sensational Rory Matheson on piano, FARA return to Kings Place to deliver a sound that is bold, passionate, and unmistakably their own.

FARA are a powerhouse in the Scottish folk music scene, igniting stages with their magnetic blend of spellbinding vocals, intricate harmonies, and driving fiddle tunes rooted in rich tradition of the Orkney Islands. With three award-winning fiddlers—Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie, and Catriona Price—joined by the sensational Rory Matheson on piano, FARA deliver a sound that is bold, passionate, and unmistakably their own.

Steeped in the centuries-old musical heritage of the Orkney Islands, FARA breathe new life into existing melodies while crafting original compositions that push the tradition forward. Their signature style weaves fiery fiddle sets with lyrical songwriting and three-part harmonies that soar with emotional intensity, creating performances that are as stirring as they are unforgettable.

This event will last approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes, including an interval.

Reviews

‘Torch-bearers of a freshly reinvigorated tradition. . . one of the most exciting Scottish folk discoveries in recent years’ AllMusic

‘Feisty and toe-tapping… The quartet’s fresh and dynamic sound is a delight’ Songlines

‘Gifted, imaginative, complex and engaging. . . a sound that just exudes joy’ FRUK

‘Bring contemporary fiddle music to new heights. . . enthralling vocal arrangements’ The Scotsman

‘From delicate, elegant and beautiful to full and rich and fiery. . . spellbinding’ Fatea