- "....an absolute must -listen!" SIMON THOUMIRE Hands Up For Trad - This brand new composition tells a progressive story based on a ‘Journey to Orkney’. It represents migration, a safe home for us each to live, a simpler way of life and the sense of community that traditional music encapsulates. Combining Jennifer’s Associate Artist role at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) with a New Voices award from national UK new music charity, Sound and Music, ‘Catch the Rhythmic Orkney Tide and Ride’ is a magical and inspirational connection between RCS music students and Jennifer’s handpicked line-up of leading professionals, culminating in this live recording of a performance staged at RCS’s Chandler Studio in 2023. Featuring Jennifer Wrigley – Fiddle, Alyth McCormack – Voice, Harris Playfair – Piano, Laurence Wilson – Piano, Luke Daniels – Accordion, Voice & Guitar and Tim Edey – Accordion & Guitar

FIDDLER | COMPOSER | TEACHER
JENNIFER WRIGLEY is highly resected globally not only as a world class fiddler but as an ambassador for traditional Orkney music. She is internationally recognised as one of the leading fiddle players and traditional composers to come out of Scotland in recent years; influencing and inspiring players all around the world. Her style reflects ages/bio of musicianship that has been passed down aurally from her heroes in Orkney.

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LATEST RELEASE 2011 A sparkling blend of traditional, contemporary and original material, invigorated with jazz, blues and ragtime flavours. Like an Orkney sunrise, Idiom bursts with light, colour and outrageous and dizzying energy. Idiom has woken the timeless standing stones of Orkney and made them dance again.
SECOND LATEST RELEASE 2001 ‘Pure distilled sunshine’ *****
The fifth duo album recorded in Orkney featuring tunes like Orca (the whale song) and old favourites like the Stronsay Waltz
FIFTH LATEST RELEASE 1994 '..with such talented teenaged traditionalists on the scene the future looks rosy.' - SCOTSMAN ‘This all important second album released when the girls were just 19 years includes tunes they have been famous for including ‘Miss Sarah Macfadyen, The Heroes of Longhope, Madam Neruda and Big John Macneills Reel’
Old legends and modern tales combined with traditional Orkney tunes. "I've never heard a finer blend of Orcadian tales and tunes" HAMISH HENDERSON
This collection highlights some of the favourite compositions by The Wrigley Sisters, many of which have been recorded by artists across the globe, including harmonies and chords. Click here to purchase and download (hard copy no longer available).






















