jenna reid

Jenna Reid is one of the leading Shetland fiddlers of her generation and one of the brightest young talents on the Scottish traditional music scene.

A protege of the greatest names of Shetland fiddling, Dr Tom Anderson MBE and Willie Hunter, Jenna has appeared all over the world with the young dynamic Shetland group Filska and Scottish super group, Deaf Shepherd.Jenna has toured and performed with Fiddlers Bid, 'The Unusual Suspects', folk/jazz outfit John Rae's Celtic Feet and 'The Vital Signs'.

In 2004, Jenna was a finalist in the Young Scottish Traditional Musician of the Year Competition and then, in 2005 went onto record her first greatly acclaimed solo album entitled, 'With Silver & All', as showcase of not only her fiddle playing but her compositional skills. Following this release, Jenna was named 'Best Up and Coming Artist of the Year' at the 2005 Scots Traditional Music Awards.

As well as her work as a perfomer, Jenna is also a sought after tutor, having worked alongside legendary fiddle player, Liz Carroll.

 

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