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Fiona Mackenzie

Singer - Songwriter

About Me

Fiona Mackenzie was born and raised on the Isle of Lewis off the west coast of Scotland. She has been singing and writing songs in Scottish Gaelic and English from a young age.

Fiona has been performing as a professional singer since leaving her native island for university life in Glasgow. She has toured and recorded with the Edinburgh based folk band Seelyhoo and continues to perform and record as a solo artist and with the groups Anam and Mackenzie.

Now a resident of Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland, Fiona’s debut solo album, Elevate, will be released on Linn Records in early Feb 2008. This album has been recorded with the acclaimed music producer, Calum Malcolm, and comprises of Fiona’s self-penned songs.


Buy/download Fiona’s debut album Elevate from Linn Records

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/13/2006
Band Website: fionamackenzie.com
Band Members:

Fiona performs mainly with;

Rick Taylor (piano)
Derek Urquhart (guitar)
Mairi Campbell (violin/viola)Fiona also performs with; Brian Ó hEadhra
Gillian Mackenzie
Eilidh Mackenzie
Anna Murray
Anam
Alyth McCormack
Mary Smith
Sandy Brechin
Christine Primrose
Gordon Gunn
Nuala Kennedy

Influences: Loads and loads... including...

Numerous Irish & Scottish traditional Gaelic singers
Various Hungarian folk music (especially Márta Sebestyén & Muszikas)
My dad, uncle Kenny and Marlene - all those ceilidhs listening to their harmonies
My three sisters - Sheila, Eilidh and Gillie singing together when we were wee in the back of the car on our holidays
Stina Nordenstam
Kate Bush
Nik Kirshaw
Tracy Chapman
Dolly Parton
Nick Drake
Nick Cave
Hothouse Flowers
Metallica
Paolo Conte
Emmy Lou Harris
Steve Earl
Bjork
Muse
Tom Waits
Thom Yorke
Cocteau Twins
The Cure

etc, etc, etcStuff I'm listening to these days;

The soundtrack to the film 'Amelie'
The soundtrack to the film 'Once'
Abagail Grey
Damien Rice
Karine Polwart
Emmylou Harris (Wrecking Ball - could this be my desert island disc?)
Julie Fowlis
Brian O hEadhra
Bloc Party
Tilly and the Wall

My favourite song of the moment...
'Sing Songs Along' by Tilly and the Wall. It makes you almost burst with crazy happiness!
Sounds Like: Hmmm.....lets' see...
Record Label: Linn Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Adastra to represent Fiona!

I have just confirmed with Adastra that they are going to act as my agency for England. Adastra are one of Britain's top music agencies for all sorts of artistes and genres including traditional, folk...
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:17:00 PST

Fiona plus band on Global Gathering

Hello a huile duineI will be performing with my band (Rick Taylor - piano, Derek Urquhart - guitar and Mairi Campell - vioin/viola) and blethering a bit with Mary Ann Kennedy on BBC Radio Scotland&rsq...
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:56:00 PST

Live radio interview on Sun 23rd

Hello,I am going to be interviewed live on Radio Scotland tomorrow (Sun 23rd March) by Robbie Shepherd on The Reel Blend. The programme starts at 13:05 and I’ll be on around 2:30 or so. He&rsquo...
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:27:00 PST

The Reel Blend interview postponed!

I was meant to be interviewed by Robbie Shepherd on Radio Scotland today but it’s now postponed, due to circumstances out with my control, until next Sunday.Michael Marra will be interviewed tod...
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 05:51:00 PST

Fiona to be interviewed live on Radio Scotland

I will be interviewed live tomorrow (16th March ’08) on Radio Scotland by Robbie Shepherd on his programme, The Reel Blend, 13:05 - 15:00Hope you have a moment to tune in!
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:57:00 PST

Fiona is nominated for an ICA award!

I have been nominated for an ICA (Inverness City Advertiser) award. If you would like to vote for me you can vote online hereYou will find me in the 13th category named 'Best Band 2'. Mile taing!...
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:06:00 PST

Debut album Elevate available for download/sale

Just to let you know that my new album Elevate is available for download and purchase from the Linn Records website.    It is also available from other outlets such as HMV.  I hope you ...
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:13:00 PST

live review of Celtic Connections gig

If you would like to read the review of my Celtic Connections gig at the City Halls, click here ...
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:49:00 PST

Its always afterwards that you know what to say...

When Archie Fisher asked me the other night on Travelling Folk what other people are out there writing songs in Gaelic my mind went blank. Other than mentioning the obvious (Runrig) I couldn't really...
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 02:45:00 PST

Had fun at Celtic Connections

I am just back from Glasgow after a great time at Celtic Connections. I had two gigs there - my album launch at the new BBC Scotland studios at Pacific Quay and the following night I performed my fir...
Posted by Fiona Mackenzie on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:49:00 PST