Ewen Henderson (Scottish Gaelic Eoghann MacEannruig) is a multi-instrumentalist folk music

Folk music

Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....

ian from Fort William, Scotland

Fort William, Scotland

Fort William is the second largest settlement in the highlands of Scotland and the largest town: only the city of Inverness is larger.Fort William is a major tourist centre with Glen Coe just to the south, Aonach Mòr to the north and Glenfinnan to the west, on the Road to the Isles...

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Musical career

Henderson comes from a musical family, with his sister Ingrid and brother Allan in particular being international musicians. He started learning to fiddle at the age of five.

Besides fiddle, his other musical talents include the bagpipe, penny whistle, piano

Piano

The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...

 and vocals in addition to some proficiency on banjo

Banjo

In the 1830s Sweeney became the first white man to play the banjo on stage. His version of the instrument replaced the gourd with a drum-like sound box and included four full-length strings alongside a short fifth-string. There is no proof, however, that Sweeney invented either innovation. This new...

. He is fluent in Scottish Gaelic and sings in the language.

He is a key member of the Battlefield Band

Battlefield Band

Battlefield Band is a Scottish traditional music group. Founded in Glasgow in 1969, they have released over 30 albums and undergone many changes of lineup. As of 2010, there are no founder members in the band....

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/jul/14/jazz and Manran

Mànran

Mànran is a Scottish band that was established in June 2010. The band plays a mixture of styles incorporating Gaelic traditions, Scottish folk music and Rock....

, whilst also appearing with Bahookie, the Pneumatic Drills and also with Skipinnish

Skipinnish

Skipinnish is a Scottish Gaelic ceilidh band from the Highlands of Scotland.-History:Skipinnish was formed by Angus MacPhail and Andrew Stevenson in 1999 as both studied at the RSAMD in Glasgow...

 occasionally. His Scottish Gaelic singing has been aired on BBC Alba

BBC Alba

BBC Gàidhlig is the department of BBC Scotland that produces Scottish Gaelic language programming. This includes TV programmes for BBC Alba and BBC Two Scotland, the BBC Radio nan Gàidheal radio station and the BBC Alba website.-Television:...

 broadcasts.

A keen shinty player and avid follower of the sport, he has played for Glasgow University Shinty Club, Ardnamurchan Camanachd

Ardnamurchan Camanachd

Ardnamurchan Camanachd is a shinty club based in Strontian, Ardnamurchan. The club covers a wide area taking in Strontian, Ardgour, Morvern, Acharacle and Moidart all in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. It was established in 2005...

 and Alba

Alba (shinty team)

Alba is a shinty team selected to represent Scotland and Scots Gaelic which plays annually in a composite rules international series with Míchael Breathnach CLG who represent the Irish Language. The prerequisite for playing in this team is that a player can speak Scots Gaelic.-History:Gaelic was...

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External links

• Ewen Henderson Profile