Heisk Explained

Heisk
Genre:Scottish folk music

Heisk is a Scottish folk band with a musical style tailored for festival dance parties. It includes six women and emphasizes female empowerment in the Scottish traditional music scene.[1]

History

The band was formed by Skeoch and Hawksworth after they witnessed a dearth of female representation at the Celtic Connections festival.[2] The band's name means "nervous, excitable, agitated or flurried" in the Orcadian dialect of Scots.

Musical style

The band aims for a "festival party vibe".[3] John Barlass of At the Barrier described the band's style as "a blend of traditional influences from Scotland and Europe, all spiced up with healthy and enjoyable servings of funk, soul and unadulterated pop". Cara Macdonald, reviewing a live performance at Celtic Connections, praised their stage presence, including bright and colourful outfits and instruments, which she wrote created a "joyous and celebratory atmosphere".[4]

Band members

Discography

Notes and References

  1. News: McLean . Pauline . Festival marks full circle moment for trad girl band . 8 February 2024 . . 27 January 2024.
  2. News: Fish . Bob . Heisk: Heisk . 21 December 2023 . . 10 September 2021.
  3. News: Potter . Gordon . Review of HEISK – HEISK . 21 December 2023 . . 141.
  4. News: Macdonald . Cara . 2024-02-02 . Heisk . 2024-02-08 . Is this music? . en.
  5. News: Barlass . John . Heisk – HEISK: Album Review . 21 December 2023 . At The Barrier . 12 August 2021.
  6. News: Album Of The Week – HEISK . 21 December 2023 . . October 9, 2021.
  7. News: Pratt . David . Review of Headstrong by Heisk . 26 January 2024 . Fatea Records . January 10, 2024.