Brazil + Scotland - São Paulo Tràigh Mhòr
Brazil + Scotland - São Paulo Tràigh Mhòr is a musical collaboration project between artists from Brazil and Scotland, developed in partnership with the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow and Amigos da Arte in São Paulo.
The initiative brings together musicians from both countries in a collective creation process that combines distinct musical traditions — from Brazilian music to the roots of Scottish folk — resulting in an original repertoire and performances conceived specifically for the event.
The project is structured in two main stages:
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Residency and debut in Scotland , during the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, including a period of rehearsals and a public performance;
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Presentation in Brazil , in the second half of 2026, as part of the Amigos da Arte program, in activities associated with Revelando SP.
More than a one-off exchange, the project proposes a space for listening and experimentation between musical languages, creating connections between repertoires, traditions, and forms of creation.
Participating artists
The project brings together musicians with established careers in Brazilian music and the contemporary Scottish scene:
Brazil
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Suzana Salles (vocals) — singer and songwriter, with a career linked to the Paulista Vanguard and Brazilian popular music.
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Ivan Vilela (Brazilian viola) — a leading figure in Brazilian instrumental music and ethnomusicological research.
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Lulinha Alencar (accordion) — a musician whose work blends traditional Northeastern Brazilian music with contemporary music.
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Ari Colares (percussion) — percussionist with a strong presence in Brazilian music and instrumental projects.
Scotland
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Chris Stout (violin) — one of Scotland's most respected violinists, renowned for blending tradition and contemporary expression.
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Maggie MacInnes (vocals) — one of the leading performers of traditional Gaelic music.
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Sarah Markey (flute) — a musician whose work spans Scottish folk and contemporary repertoires.
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Catriona McKay (clarsach) — an international reference in Celtic harp and traditional Scottish music.
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Mario Caribé (bass) — a Brazilian musician based in Scotland, active in the local scene.
