Emily Smith
2005 USA Song Writing Competition winner, Scots Singer of the Year 2005 nominee and former BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year (2002), Emily Smith has established herself as one of Scotland’s finest young singers. A respected interpreter of traditional song, with a particular passion for those sourced in her home region of Dumfries & Galloway, Emily gives a refreshing and modern slant to ancient songs which blend easily alongside her own compositions.
Over the last few years Emily has been gathering interest and recognition as a songwriter and in 2005 she became the first ever winner from Scotland in the USA Songwriting Competition where she won the folk category with her song ‘Edward of Morton’. She has released two solo albums to date ‘A Day Like Today’ (2002) and ‘A Different Life’ (2005) as well as having collaborated with various artists including Karine Polwart, John McCusker, Davy Scott and Nick Keir.
Emily has a relaxed and informative presence on stage and though only in her mid twenties she has toured worldwide with her band. Her material is song based, many being Smith originals, with the occasional instrumental set thrown in. Happy to sing unaccompanied or back herself on piano or accordion, Emily’s voice has a delicate intensity which soars over the subtle arrangements of her band. Audiences can be assured of an entertaining and varied performance.
Emily is also a member of Scotland’s folk orchestra the ‘Unusual Suspects’ and the acclaimed ‘Scottish Women.’
