Rachel Groves
BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2026, Rachel is curious about the lever harp as a contemporary and collaborative voice within Scottish folk tradition. Growing up in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, she is now based in Glasgow, where she enjoys playing in the city's vibrant session scene. She is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Valencia, drawing inspiration from jazz and global folk traditions to explore the textural and rhythmic possibilities of the instrument. Following on from being awarded the BBC Young Trad title at Celtic Connections this year, Rachel will present her solo project of original and traditional music at several festivals this summer, alongside musicians and friends from Glasgow's music scene.