Hailing from Aberdeenshire, lever harpist Lucie Hendry, has joined forces with her Danish counterparts to create a captivating fusion of traditional Scottish folk with contemporary jazz influences, inspired by her time living in Denmark since 2021. The Lucie Hendry Trio skilfully blends uplifting melodies, unexpected rhythms, and intricate musical textures to offer a fresh interpretation of folk music. Each member of the trio contributes their unique musical style, resulting in an ambient, electronic, and melodic journey that will evoke a wide range of emotions.
The trio's synergy culminated in Lucie's debut solo album, Land of Eden, which was released in June 2023. Recorded by the trio, the album has been met with widespread acclaim, receiving airplay on national radio in both Denmark and the UK. The trio have since toured in both Scotland and Denmark with shows at notable festivals such as Aarhus and Copenhagen Jazz Festival, and Celtic Connections.
Dedicated to advancing and sharing harp music, Lucie is rapidly making a name for herself in the global harp community. She was a finalist in the BBC Radio Scotland's Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2021 competition, and nominated for ‘Up and Coming Artist of the Year’ at the 2023 Scots Trad Music Awards.
'This album is an understated triumph' - FolkWorld Review (11/23)
