Come and learn some pipe tunes from the Lewis Piping tradition. With specific focus on tunes by Pipe Major Donald Macleod and Pipe Major Peter R. Macleod, two of the island’s most prolific composers of pipe music.
James Duncan Mackenzie, from Back on the Isle of Lewis, is a well respected piper and traditional musician. Having studied traditional music at University of the Highlands and Islands and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, James toured internationally for over a decade with acclaimed folk band Breabach, recording four albums. An award-winning piper, composer and multi-instrumentalist, he has released three solo albums and a tune book of original compositions and remains deeply connected to Scotland’s rich traditional music scene.
Suitable for: anyone with some previous playing experience
Bring: your own practice Chanter
James Duncan Mackenzie will be performing on An Lanntair’s stage on Wed 15th July in ‘Atlantic Blast’ with a stellar line up of island musicians. Book your tickets here.
