Rachel Walker

Bio:

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Rachel has been singing Gaelic song since the age of ten, since then becoming one of the most in demand Gaelic singers for both performance and tutoring throughout Scotland. In 1996, Rachel was accepted as one of the first students on the brand new Scottish Music course at the RSAMD where she studied Gaelic song under the tutelage of renowned Gaelic singer Kenna Campbell. During this time Rachel was asked to perform at the Dingwall Highland Festival and formed Dochas for the occasion. With them Rachel played throughout Scotland as well as festivals in France, Spain and Ireland, latterly helping to win a prestigious Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections. Now a solo performer, Rachel has released two albums to critical acclaim. She also guests with the popular band Skipinnish and has appeared on all of their recordings. Rachel has appeared on numerous television & radio programmes, including the BBCs award winning series on Gaelic song, Aig Cridhe ar Ciuil. Most recently Rachel was proud to produce Lochinver Gaelic singer James Graham's second album "Greisean Greine", which received excellent reviews. She also works as a Musical Director for various concerts and events.

Member Since:

July 22, 2006

Members:

Rachel gigs with many of the most talented traditional musicians in Scotland. She is just back from her successful summer tour where she was delighted to have Carol-Anne MacKay, Kathleen Boyle, Eilidh Shaw, Archie McAllister, Andrew Stevenson, Ewan Robertson and Ross Martin providing the backing. Her Debut Album "Braighe Loch Iall" was produced by Malcolm Jones of Runrig and also featured Allan Henderson, Iain MacFarlane, Andrew Stevenson, Donald Black, Julie Fowlis, Abigail Walker and Angus MacPhail among others. Her newly released second album "Fon Reul-Sholus" was produced by Allan Henderson and also boasts an impressive line up including Malcolm Jones, James MacIntosh, Ross Martin and Kathleen Boyle.

Influences:

I have been influenced by many great singers and musicians over the years, the first main ones were my school teacher Margaret MacLean and a young Arthur Cormack and Blair Douglas when they first started performing together. There have been many more since, but major influences have been Kenna Campbell, Christine Primrose, Capercaillie, Cathy Ann MacPhee, Margaret Stewart, Silly Wizard and Eva Cassidy. Also my Mum and Dad who constantly sang round the house and encouraged the whole family to be involved in music. ..

Record Label:

Skipinnish Records