ruth.

That pretty lady is my dear friend Ruth. She is a Manx Gaelic singer and is launching her debut solo album this month! I've watched Ruth work her way through the whole creation process over the last 8 months and I am SO proud of her. 

If you're on the island, get yourself a ticket to the launch gig, otherwise head to her website to find her tour dates and pre-order the album! I've been privileged to listen to an advanced copy and it is BEAUTIFUL. 

stop.

And listen. This stopped me in my tracks this evening.
Thank you Radio 1.

sing.

I know a clever young lady on the Isle of Man called Ruth Keggin. She is a super talented musician, who is dedicated and passionate about bringing Manx music and language to a wider audience. I spent an afternoon with her today over tea and cake, speaking for the first time in two and a half years. We're both committed to our respective creative practices, working in different areas but with shared experiences and it was wonderful to listen to her progress as a young musician and singer. Ruth will be recording her debut album in August and I am so very very excited for her.
Listen:

florence's lungs

This whole album is my favourite working music:

too school for cool

Excellent throwing music: