E&N PRESENTS: The Fiddle Line - Episode 1 - Laura Wilkie

Laura Wilkie - Tune, Travels & Telling The Truth

Welcome to the very first episode of The Fiddle Line, a podcast where Scotland's foremost fiddle player, John McCusker sits down with fellow players to talk about their lives, their careers, and the common threads that connect us through the fiddle.

In this debut episode, John is joined by Laura Wilkie, a celebrated Highland fiddler known for her work with the Kinarrís Quintet and collaborations with artists including George Ezra and Rachel Sermanni.

Laura shares her journey from discovering the fiddle in her early years to performing on stages around the world. Along the way, she reflects on:

• The influence of Scottish heritage and place on her playing

• Life on the road as a touring musician

• Collaboration across genres and musical worlds

• Finding and protecting her own voice within tradition

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Alongside her musical journey, Laura also speaks candidly about becoming a leading voice for victims of sexual abuse within the folk scene. She reflects on what it has meant to use her platform to stand up, speak out, and push for change with honesty, courage, and generosity.

It’s a conversation that is musical, moving, and deeply human, setting the tone for The Fiddle Line as a space for real stories from within the fiddle world.

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