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Connor Fyfe

Connor Fyfe

Connor Fyfe is a 12-year-old singer-songwriter who first broke onto the Scottish music scene in August 2017 with no professional lessons or training.

This year is set to be a landmark for Connor, who’s signed up to play at 20+ Scottish Music Festivals including Gig In The Goil, Party at The Palace, Youthbeatz Dumfries, Live at Troon.

Glasgow UNESCO City of Music spoke to Connor here.

 

Glasgow Mela Producers

Glasgow Mela Producers

The new producers of the Glasgow Mela talk about the twist they've brought to the festival this year.

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DJ Bobby B - Gtown Desi

DJ Bobby B - Gtown Desi

Glasgow UNESCO City of Music spoke to Gtown Desi’s DJ Bobby B. He’s hosted mixtapes for BBC Asian Network and had several no.1 hits himself.

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Singing for Breathing

Singing for Breathing

A choir for people living with long-term respiratory conditions, 'Singing for breathing' is helping Dennistoun locals manage their breathlessness through singing.

Read more here.

Richy Carey - UNESCO Music Artist in Residence

Richy Carey - UNESCO Music Artist in Residence

Richy Carey is a composer and sound artist based in Glasgow. He was appointed as the first Glasgow UNESCO City of Music Artist in Residence in 2018 - we spoke to him about his year. 

Read more here.

Nicola Benedetti

Nicola Benedetti

Nicola Benedetti speaks to Glasgow UNESCO City of Music about Scotland, her new music foundation and her latest album with Wynton Marsalis.

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Lids Open Day

Lids Open Day

Lids Open Day gives the public a chance to perform on Glasgow’s biggest and best stages.

Most recently, the Kelvingrove Bandstand played host to kids and their parents trying out piano playing.

Read more here.

Carly Connor - TRNSMT

Carly Connor - TRNSMT

Glasgow singer-songwriter Carly Connor talks about her band and music inspirations.

Read more here.