Sam Shackleton
Sam Shackleton, also known as Sorley the Bard, is a Scottish folk musician, singer-songwriter, and clawhammer banjoist from Stirling.[1][2][3] Based in Edinburgh, he records traditional trans-Atlantic folk music and original tracks.[4][5]
Shackleton has a research master's degree in Scottish Ethnology from the School of Scottish Studies, specializing in folklore and ethnomusicology.[1][4]
He released his debut album Causeway Recordings in July 2022.[1][3][6] In September 2025, he self-released his second album, Scottish Cowboy Ballads & Early American Folk Songs, which received positive reviews for its blend of American traditional music and Scottish identity.[1][5][7]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Neill, Danny (2025-11-10). "Sam Shackleton – Scottish Cowboy Ballads & Early American Folk Songs". KLOF Mag. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
- ↑ "Tartan Top Tracks: 5 Beloved Scots folk artists in memory of Bruce Guthro from Runrig". The Scotsman. 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
- 1 2 Deloach, Doug (2022-07-01). "Causeway Recordings". Songlines. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
- 1 2 "About". Sam Shackleton. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
- 1 2 Kerr, Paul (2025-12-05). "Sam Shackleton "Scottish Cowboy Ballads and Early American Folk Songs"". Americana UK. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
- ↑ Zivkovic, Ljubinko (2022-05-13). "Sam Shackleton "Causeway Recordings"". Americana UK. Retrieved 2026-10-13.
- ↑ "'Folk music can drive push for independence', says Scottish singer-songwriter". The National. 2022-12-10. Retrieved 2026-10-11.