Elephant Sessions
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**Elephant Sessions** is a \*\*multi‑award‑winning contemporary folk/indie band from the **Highlands of Scotland** (UK), formed in **2012**. They blend **traditional Celtic music** with **funk, rock, and electronic influences**, creating a fresh, high‑energy sound that transcends folk conventions. Their instrumentation typically features fiddle, mandolin, bass, drums, and samples, resulting in intricate melodies underpinned by groove‑driven rhythms. Elephant Sessions have released several critically acclaimed albums — including *The Elusive Highland Beauty* (2014), *All We Have Is Now* (2017), *What Makes You* (2019), and *For The Night* (2022) — with multiple wins at the **BBC Scots Trad Music Awards** (Album of the Year and Live Act of the Year) and strong chart success in the UK folk scene. They’ve toured internationally, performing at major festivals and venues across the **UK, Europe, North America, and Australia** (such as *Glastonbury* and *Byron Bay Bluesfest*), building a loyal global following. Their music has been praised by media including *Rolling Stone* and featured on *BBC Radio 2* and *BBC Radio 6 Music*, noted for its blend of tradition and innovation that reimagines folk music for modern audiences.
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Celtic Folk, Contemporary Folk, Folk Rock, Indie Folk, Instrumental Folk
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