Free
Film Duration: 5 mins
Written and performed by
Jennifer Wrigley
Film Editor Fionn McArthur
[Startpoint Media]
Jennifer Wrigley is highly respected 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 composers to come out of Scotland in recent years; influencing and inspiring players all around the world. BBC Young Tradition Award Winner & BBC MG alba Instrumentalist of the Year nominee, her style reflects ages of musicianship that has been passed down aurally from her heroes including players from her Scandinavian influenced homeland of the Orkney Islands.
30 years of performing, recording and performing alongside her sister as part of The Wrigley Sisters has done much to showcase Orcadian fiddle playing across the world.