Talisk, one of the most talked about folk bands of the 21st century, have been shattering stereotypes and redefining the genre for almost a decade. With over 15 million streams and 10,000 albums sold worldwide and sold-out shows on five continents - from Paris to New York, London to Tokyo, Glasgow to Vancouver - as well as headline appearances at festivals around the world, the Scottish trio have earned a global, die-hard following.
Mohsen Amini (accordion), Benedict Morris (violin) and Charlie Galloway (guitar), who play instruments rarely heard in this form, have won numerous awards for their explosive, energetic sound, including five from BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Scotland and two of the coveted BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.
On New Year's Day 2022, they performed on BBC One's Hogmanay show in front of more than a million viewers and - as the only folk act alongside the pop headliners - quickly gained a large mainstream audience that continues to propel the group to some of their biggest live shows to date. Headlining Glasgow's iconic Barrowland Ballroom in 2024 - during Europe's biggest winter festival, the legendary Celtic Connections - Talisk's star remains firmly on a rapid rise, and not before time.
They're not afraid to push musical boundaries or test the capabilities of a live production with just three people (yes, it's all live), and then there's Talisk, who captivate the audience.