E&N PRESENTS: The Fiddle line - Aly Bain - Holding The Tradition

In this special live episode, recorded in Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections, John is joined by legendary fiddler Aly Bain, a long-time friend, collaborator, and one of the most influential voices in traditional music.

Together, they reflect on a life shaped by the fiddle, exploring:

• The evolution of a long and enduring career

• What it means to carry, and care for, a musical tradition

• The balance between instinct, experience, and craft

• Lessons learned from decades on stage and on the road

• How music continues to offer curiosity, connection, and joy

  
  

Woven throughout is a conversation that moves easily between humour, insight, and quiet reflection shaped by years of shared experience and mutual respect.

Recorded in front of a live audience, this episode captures not just the story of a remarkable career, but the spirit of the tradition itself ... passed on, held lightly, and always alive.

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