Sandy Brechin: Scottish accordionist extraordinaire

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sandyFor today’s Global Hit, Scottish accordionist Sandy Brechin (pronounced BREE-kin) stops by The World studios in Boston to talk about the instrument’s place in traditional Scottish music. He also chats about Scottish ceilidh (KAY-lee) dancing, and about one of his bands called “The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience.”


Sandy Brechin performing in our studios:

Sandy Brechin: Scottish Accordionist Extraordinaire from Clark Boyd on Vimeo.

Listen to clips:

The Dashing White Sergeant MP3 clip (720KB)

St. Bernard’s Waltz MP3 clip (600KB)

Strip the Willow MP3 clip (700KB)

Canadian Barn Dance MP3 clip (450KB)

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6 comments for “Sandy Brechin: Scottish accordionist extraordinaire”

  • Hanna

    I think I am in Love…

  • John

    I lived in Scotland in my early teens, and remember dancing the Gay Gordons in PE class – hearing the traditional accordion brings back some great memories!

  • Adam

    The song Sandy played was amazing. I thought I’d hate it. Thanks!

    • Carol Zall

      Hi Adam, I’m one of the producers at The World and I’m the one who produced the segment with Sandy Brechin. I love his music, but know that not everyone is familiar with Scottish accordion tunes, so I was so happy to see your comment. I am glad you liked it! Everyone in the studio was marveling at how quickly his fingers were moving. Thanks for the comment.

  • Geoff

    Regretfully you missed the best ceilidh accordionist who was in the USA and Canada erlier this summer. Gary Blair from Glasgow Scotland

  • Greg

    Exhausted! Excellente!