15 Mar 2025

WOMAD: Talisk

From Saturday Morning, 11:40 am on 15 March 2025
Scottish folk stars Talisk.

Scottish folk stars Talisk are among the acts announced for Womad 2025 in New Plymouth. Photo: Womad

Said to be one of the most talked-about folk bands of the 21st century, Scottish band Talisk have been ripping up stereotypes and redefining folk music for the last ten years.

With more than 15-million streams, sold-out shows across five continents, major TV appearances and headline appearances at festivals the world over, including WOMAD, the Scottish trio has amassed a global following, playing instruments in a whole new way.

Mohsen Amini (concertina), Benedict Morris (violin) and Charlie Galloway (guitar) have earnt major awards for their explosively energetic sound.

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