Louise Bichan is a USA–based Scottish musician and photographer who uses both mediums to tell stories old and new.Growing up in the remote but culturally rich Orkney islands, a place where creativity abounds and playing music has been a part ofthe social fabric for centuries, gave Louise a solid grounding in music. She started playing fiddle at the age of 7 after witnessing themagic of live music: “I remember the butterflies in the tummy feeling when watching concerts at the Orkney Folk Fest as a kid,wanting to be a part of it all.” The sense of community and belonging it gave her was infectious; she pestered her parents to let herlearn.In the years since, she has honed her craft, first amongst the cream of Scottish folk at Glasgow’s renowned session scene andperformances with talent like Orkney group Fara and award–winning singer–songwriter Rachel Sermanni, before a scholarship toBerklee College of Music, Boston, where she developed her style further.Masterfully blending traditional and classical arrangements, her music is thoughtful, and complex, curious and playful. Shecomposes in response to her roots and the world around her; weaving through stories of connection, to people, nature, the pastand the possibility of the future.