Originally from Scotland's remotest community of Fair Isle in the far northern Shetland Islands, Inge combines the traditions of her childhood with an exceptional ear for musical invention and wider influences as diverse as Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares and Steve Reich. She performs with vibrant folk quintet Harem Scarem, and the energetic Drop the Box, both of which showcase her own evocative song-writing and effortless airy vocals as well as her instrumental empathy. Inge also plays with the marvelous master wordsmith Karine Polwart. Blessed with a rare talent for musical understatement, Inge has recently been writing for a Harem Scarem touring collaboration with the magnificent Will Oldham aka Bonnie Prince Billy. She is also one head of the genre defying musical monster that is The Green Machine, a project spawned from a Celtic Connections New Voices commission, and brainchild of fellow accordion virtuoso Martin Green. All this has kept her touring steadily and experiencing some of the world's weird and wonderful places.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Thank you for your kind words! We love the accordion! We just got one and are learning to play it. Your vocals are great too! So interesting. Great sound!
Yes, 'Tra' brilliant aint it? We're fine how are you and the boys? Looking forward to hearing your solo album and seeing you again with the KP trio/band. xXx
Also I run The Great Edinburgh Run to help send Finola Forman to college as the government in Scotland unlike the rest of the UK wont help disabled people with complex needs when they want to go into further education, check out her site at
It was lovely to chat with you at the festival club. I hope you enjoyed the CC festival this. year. I had a great time, many wonderful gigs, including yours of course!
The City Halls is awful for photos though! The light is poor and no space at all. I got a few pics I’ve posted on my Flickr site. Look forward to next year – where do the years go….
Hahaha! Apology Accepted Doll! A Slimy Lug? I Don't Remember That. I Remember The Nosebleed And The 1 Hour Walk Home Though. I Looked Like I'd Gone 10 Rounds With Karine. What Fun! I'll Give You A Slimy Lug At The Next Gig.....xxx
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