GLASGOW-based pianist Paul Harrison continues his celebration of Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist Egberto Gismonti with four concerts this autumn featuring his Trio Magico group. Gismonti is one of South America’s most prolific composers, drawing on the European orchestral tradition – he studied with Nadia Boulanger in Paris – as well as indigenous Brazilian dance metres and the traditions of the Xingo region of the Amazon. Harrison is joined in Trio Magico by bassist Mario Caribe and drummer Stuart Brown. The group appears at The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen on Thursday, September 21 and the Tron Theatre, Glasgow on Sunday, September 24, with gigs at the Jazz Bar in Edinburgh and Glasgow Royal Concert Hall following on November 16 and December 2 respectively.

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CHILDRENS television show Raven is to receive a Gaelic makeover. The new Raven is being produced for BBC Alba, with new presenter Aisha Toussaint undertaking the challenge of learning Gaelic for the spin-off, Fitheach, which is being produced in collaboration with CBBC and will be broadcast in early 2018.

A specially cast group of Gaelic-speaking children will be filming in locations around Scotland, from Aviemore to Dunbar.

The original Raven arrived on screens in 2002 and ran for eight successful years, following a mythical Scottish warrior, who could shape-shift into a bird.

Ms Toussaint, pictured, said: "I remember Raven growing up, and I never thought I would ever get the opportunity to present it. I think it’s great that we are filming several episodes in Gaelic, and being inclusive to all Scottish children. Learning a Gaelic script has been tough, but I’ve really enjoyed the challenge."

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WATER, an exhibition of photographs by award winning photographer Lesley Donald from North Queensferry, is to be shown at the Faculty of Advocates in Edinburgh. Photographs in the show include images of the Western Isles, Orkney and the Inner Hebrides, seascapes and waterfalls. The exhibition is free and will take place from September 11-16.

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SCOTTISH folk club scene favourite Dave Gibb plays the latest Celtic Music Radio house concert at the station’s studios in Admiral Street, Glasgow on Friday, September 15. Gibb, who has released eight albums, has a repertoire ranging from folk to country blues and his performances are complemented by his highly-rated guitar accompaniment. He follows artists including Nashville-based singer-songwriter Eef Barzelay and Canadian country singer Tia McGraff in the successful concert series.

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