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Folk supergroup String Sisters impress at Mareel

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String Sisters showcased some supreme fiddle work at Mareel. Photo: Steven Johnson.

INTERNATIONAL fiddle collective String Sisters impressed at Mareel in Lerwick on Friday night.

The group, who features local Catriona Macdonald, had spent the week recording a new album in the venue.

They also include Annbjørg Lien (Norway), Emma Härdelin (Sweden), Liz Carrroll (United States), Liz Knowles (United States) and Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (Ireland).

Shetlander Catriona Macdonald in action. Photo: Steven Johnson.

 

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