Music, Poetry, Tradfest

Called Back: The Poems of Emily Dickinson


Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

(Wed 8 May: 7:30pm)

Emily Dickinson's enigmatic and brilliant poetry was largely unread and unpublished during her lifetime, but she is now considered one of America's greatest and most original poets. Singer/songwriter John Hinshelwood's sensitive musical interpretations based on a selection of her poetry, accompanied by words read from her letters, open a window on the life and work of this remarkable woman and the passions and preoccupations which she poured into her writing.

John is joined by regular band members Tim Black (guitars, mandolin, vocals) and Ed McGlone (bass, Chapman Stick, vocals), and Emily’s words are read by Fiona Wellstood. The project has the endorsement of the Emily Dickinson International Society.

‘Emily Dickinson’s singular poetry receives considerate treatment from Scottish singer/songwriter John Hinshelwood, who sets her work to modern American accompaniments - bluegrass, old time, jazz - without obscuring the poems’ questioning wonder.’ (Scotsman)

‘A fine tribute to the work of one of America’s leading poets.’ (Americana UK)


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