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Aly Bain

Fiddler; Shetland, Boys of the Lough

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Born
15 May 1946, Lerwick, Shetland (80)

Aly Bain learned the fiddle in Lerwick from the great Tom Anderson and became the best known ambassador for Shetland music. He was a founder of the Boys of the Lough and later formed a long partnership with the accordion player Phil Cunningham. Through his television series he introduced many people to the fiddle traditions of Scotland and beyond.

Further reading: Wikipedia