CHRISTINE KAMMERER is a Danish-born, award-nominated artist celebrated for her fusion of Nordic & Celtic folk music, blending symphonic elements with ancient songs and cross-cultural storytelling. Specializing in early music/Viking Age music, Kammerer has for the past 7 years collaborated with choirs, national museums, festivals and universities across Europe; including a performance for Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. Using her background in Musicology and Comparative Cultural Studies, and skills as a Music Producer, her forte is developing concepts focusing on curating cultural heritage and strengthening intercultural connections through music and performance. Her work includes 2 albums, EP´s, and music videos, and she is currently embarking on another Nordic/Scottish project.
Read more, listen to her music and watch performances on www.ckammerer-music.com
Link to her music: https://christinekammerer.bandcamp.com/
JOSS CAMERON is a traditional Scots singer from Leith, with a first-class (Hons) Degree in Music Performance and is an award-winning songwriter. Known for her deep connection to her traveller cultural roots and authentic musical expression. Beginning her career in 1988, Joss has performed internationally sharing her rich heritage of traditional music with audiences around the world. Her repertoire often includes folk songs, ballads – always delivered with a passion that honours the past while resonating with contemporary audiences. Whether performing at festivals, teaching or cultural events, Joss’s music is a testimony to the enduring power of tradition in a rapidly changing world. Joss also teaches sea shanties and runs ‘The Tally Toor Shanty Crew’ choir, as well as penning her first book ‘The Caul Bearers’, honouring Scotland’s maritime heritage and superstitions. Joss produces and performs in stage shows such as ‘Where the Feather Falls (2022), ‘Tales from the Witches’ Sabbath’ 2023, The Whales’ Tale, Herring & Sail (2024), The Bonnie Bunch O’ Roses ( 2025). Joss excels at ‘catching the past’ before it’s gone.
https://www.josscameronmusic.com/
AMY DUDLEY, a versatile composer and performer from Galloway, now residing in Edinburgh, specialising in piano, harp, and harmonium. With a First-Class BA (Hons) in Music Composition and Performance from the University of West London, she excels in neoclassical and Scottish folk music, as well as media production. Her acclaimed projects include Creative Scotland-funded works such as “Tales of the Witches Sabbath” and the upcoming “The Whale’s Tale, Herring, and Sail,” alongside original compositions for animation and media. Amy also offers bespoke performances and compositions for weddings and is dedicated to mentoring students and leading workshops, passing on her creative legacy. Her expertise spans composition, arrangement, recording, and performance, enriching both traditional and contemporary music. Follow her journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_dudley_music/.
STEVE TYLER grew up in a house full of guitars, mandolins, bouzoukis, and bandurrias and has taught himself to play guitar since the age of eight. His father was a performer of Spanish and South American music which led Steve initially to develop a fondness for nylon string guitar. However, In the 90s an American guitarist introduced him to the DADGAD tuning on the steel string guitar which was an epiphany and led to a major change of direction playing acoustic fingerstyle guitar in different tunings. Not withstanding, Steve studied and performed flamenco for years as part of a collective in Glasgow and then fulfilled a long held ambition by studying Indian music for 3 years culminating in performing on sitar at the Edinburgh Mela festival in 2009. Latterly and after 2 years post grad jazz studies at St. Andrews University, Steve now plays jazz professionally (particularly the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt) in the pubs, clubs and restaurants of Edinburgh and Glasgow. He also runs a club in Glasgow devoted to gypsy jazz as well as promoting gypsy jazz concerts by well-known performers from Europe. Lastly, add 10 years gigging in a ceilidh band and you’ve got a guitarist who’s been round the houses.
GRO-MARTHE DICKSON is a Norwegian singer that has been put in the big genre box called jazz; this is where she gets her musical freedom from as well. But her experience and background are also from folk, soul, and even pop music. During her upbringing there was gospel, jazz and Scottish folk tunes at home, and there was always an instrument available – including the voice – around the house.
“Christina – letters to Grannie” – Inspired by her late grandmother, Gro-Marthe Dickson’s new musical endeavour is a heartfelt journey to reconnect with her Scottish roots and to honour her grandmother’s memory. At the heart of this project is the creation of new and old songs that tell the poignant story of a young woman who, following the Second World War, left Scotland for the sake of love and a better life. Sadly, she passed away a decade after, leaving behind her husband – a seafarer and Norwegian wartime sailor – and their four children. Dickson also seeks to build a musical bridge between Norway and Scotland, somewhat merging cultural traditions through original compositions alongside fresh reinterpretations of Scottish folk songs. This fusion of new and familiar elements aims to evoke the spirit of the past whilst engaging contemporary audiences. It is not only a tribute to a grandmother and honouring the family, but also a celebration of the enduring ties between Norway and Scotland. It invites listeners to experience a rich tapestry of history, love and legacy in a musical dialogue that resonates across generations and borders.
ANNA WHITEFORD is a Scottish accordion player. She spend a year in Finland immersing herself in the music, song and dance traditions of Finland whilst studying at Sibelius Academy. With a deep interest in both Nordic and Celtic folk music, Anna has sought connection between the two traditions, weaving together arrangements of Finnish folk tunes with the Celtic influences of her background resulting in a rich intertwined musical tapestry. She has performed at various festivals including Celtic Connections, Blas Festival, Kaustinen Folk Music Festival and Haapavesi Folk.’
KRISTINA LEESIK is a Swedish riksspelman, singer, teacher and composer from Stockholm, based in Glasgow. Kristina studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm during 2015-2020 where she completed her Bachelor and pedagogical studies in fiddle and traditional Swedish Music. Her love for Irish and Scottish music, which began after a trip to Ireland in 2013, has led her to studying and completing a master in Scottish traditional music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow in 2023. Kristina performs solo and in bands such as: Woodlands, Cuan a Tuath, Tern and Slängpolskekompaniet. She has performed at festivals in Sweden and internationally: Celtic Connections, Urkult, Saltofolk, Umefolk, Lugo Festival and the Jerash Festival.
https://www.instagram.com/kristinaleesikmusic/
ROSE LOGAN A Perthshire fiddler, Rose is a founding member of Scottish-Scandinavian folk band Tern and has spent the past five years immersed in the traditional music of Scotland and Norway.Her creative practice is informed by the rich tapestry of history, folk and stories surrounding traditional tunes. Time spent in nature and summer work as a goat herd in the Norwegian mountains are a source of inspiration for Rose’s writing and arrangements. Alongside performing, Rose is a passionate educator. Through her work with music charities such as Youth Music Initiative, The Benedetti Foundation, Mull Music Makers and Dunedin Consort, Rose is driven to widen access and opportunity for young people to experience music making.
Northern Streams 2025 