Sibling duo Joy&Andrew Dunlop hail from the village of Connel, in the West Highlands of Scotland, and have been making music together since childhood.
Inspired by her love and curiosity for Gaelic Song and Culture, Mòd Gold Medalist and Inter-Celitc Dance Champion Joy continued her education at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye while Andrew pursued classical conservatoire training in Manchester and New York. However, after a decade of performing across the UK and further afield as part of various bands/groups, Joy&Andrew have reunited forces to create their first Album together Dithis, which has been described as ‘a fusion of musical unity and understanding that pushes traditional musical boundaries, whilst maintaining a distinctive air of authenticity throughout’.
Dithis | Duo
SRM007 (2020)
Dithis (Duo) is the debut album by sibling duo Joy and Andrew Dunlop. From an early age, the pair was steeped in the rich, musical tapestry of Argyll but developed their talents in different ways: Joy immersed herself in Gaelic song traditions and Andrew followed a classical path. Dithis is a meeting and melding of their two worlds; marrying traditional Gaelic material with classical leaning accompaniments, to create a sound uniquely their own.
Following creative residences on the Isle of Mull, Dithis explores the paired back relationship of piano and voice, with light touches of harmonium and glockenspiel. Raw, authentic live performances in English, Gaelic and Scots explore the universal themes of love and loss through the centuries, creating a fusion of musical unity and understanding that pushes traditional musical boundaries, whilst maintaining a distinctive air of authenticity throughout.