In February 2017 Folkestra Youth Folk Ensemble came together under the instruction of Ian Stephenson to record a CD.  The ensemble is based at Sage Gateshead International Music Centre and welcomes applications from young musicians aged 13 to 19.  www.sagegateshead.com

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I am a folksinger/musician/songwriter, based in Sunderland, UK.  Fifteen years after taking a short break, I am releasing my fourth studio album Wonderful Fairytale, and will be playing dates in UK and USA from May - July 2019.

Northumbrian smallpipes, Border pipes, Scottish smallpipes and Piano. Based in Northumberland and Leeds.
Northumbrian pipes in F made by Colin Ross/David Burleigh
Northumbrian pipes in G made by Kim Bull
Border pipes in G/A made by Jon Swayne
Scottish smallpipe chanter in D made by Ross Calderwood

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