Sam Shackleton

About the artist

Sam Shackleton, also known by his Gaelic name/moniker, Sorley the Bard, is a Scottish singer-songwriter and folk artist. He has recently graduated from the School of Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh, studying Scottish Studies and specializing in folklore and ethnomusicology. He spends his days writing, performing and busking around the streets of Edinburgh and beyond. His music is deeply inspired by the rich trans-Atlantic musical oral traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and the United States.

Top songs

1. The Lone Prairie
2. Wild Bill Jones (Field Recording)
3. The Overgate (Field Recording)
4. Gambling Davey
5. Weary Rambler
6. Scottish Cowboy
7. Rocky Road to Dublin (Field Recording)
8. O Death
9. Johnny Laddie
10. MacPherson's Rant

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