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Despite the Wind and Rain

by Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones

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Hunterian
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Hunterian I’m in awe of this album! Poetic lyrics and brilliant voices! Very honorable that songs are about Scottish women in history. The whole album fills me with much respect and inspiration, just as Rachel and Aaron intended for it. Well done indeed! 👏 Favorite track: Laoidh nam Ban.
Niall Anderson
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Niall Anderson Lovely sound & production all the way through. Well done! Favorite track: Sgàthach.
strucker
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strucker A well-researched, innovative & beautifully executed collection of songs with valuable meaning, celebrating strong and influential women throughout the years who have been under-recognized despite changing Scottish history with their valiant efforts. Rachel and Aaron's vocals and intricate playing highlight this stellar collection of Gaelic & English tunes. A real folk music gem by a perfect pairing of Scottish talent. Favorite track: Crescents and Stars.
Mama4TheFire2021
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Mama4TheFire2021 Gorgeous Album!!
Thank you for celebrating women!
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Sgàthach 04:43
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Iron Bands 04:21
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Sunflowers 04:48
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about

We are delighted to present this collection of ten brand new songs celebrating amazing women in Scottish history.

As singers on the traditional music scene in Scotland we have both become aware, through our own sourcing of traditional material and requests for songs, that there aren’t enough songs that celebrate Scottish women. This project, kindly supported by Creative Scotland, aims to highlight the inspirational stories of some of these women. From ancient times right up to the present day, we have chosen women that have inspired us through their adventures, struggles and achievements and hope these songs will inspire others and ensure their stories are not forgotten. In spite of the patriarchy, sexism, misogyny and a system rigged against them, they all succeeded and flourished...despite the wind and rain.

Rachel & Aaron

For further information on our project, please visit our website:
www.rachelwalkerandaaronjones.com

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released November 25, 2022

Musicians
Aaron Jones - Vocals, Cittern, Guitars
Rachel Walker - Vocals, Keys, Piano
Duncan Lyall - Double Bass & Moog
Katrina Lee (Violin)
Patsy Reid (Violin)
Rhoslyn Lawton (Viola)
Alice Allen (Cello)

Strings arrangements
Seonaid Aitken (Tracks 2 & 5)
Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones (Track 9)
Rachel Walker (Tracks 3, 4, 8 & 10)

Produced by Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones
Vocals and Strings recorded by Jamie Smith at St. Mary’s Space, Appin
Bass and Moog recorded by Duncan Lyall at Red Deer Studios
Additional recording at The Vault, Newton Stewart and The Shed, Gairlochy
Mixed by Chris Waite at Gran’s House Studio
Mastered by Sam Proctor at Lismore Mastering
Photography and Sleeve Design by Archie MacFarlane
Original Artwork by Ali Berardelli

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Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones Scotland, UK

Bringing together one of Scotland's finest Gaelic singers and songwriters with one of the country's foremost folk singers and accompanists, Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones celebrate songs both from the traditional and contemporary repertoire with a focus on vocal harmony and sensitive arrangements. ... more

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