Background
Although born in London, McLennan grew up in Edinburgh, and studied classical music on the piano.
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Later, he took up the guitar and as he had developed a strong interest in folk music, he started playing folk and acoustic music clubs in 2010. That year he was signed to Fellside Records and recorded his first album "", which cemented his reputation on the United Kingdom folk circuit, and led to him winning the 2011 Horizon Award at the British Broadcasting Corporation Radio 2 Folk Awards. His second album, "", was released in 2012, and led to further awards.
Mike Harding, then of British Broadcasting Corporation Radio 2, said "I was completely and utterly bowled over by Ewan"s music
One of the most exciting new voices I"ve heard in years. Deep commitment and understanding is the bedrock, and there"s a sure touch here that runs through the music like iron.
McLennan was invited to be part of British Broadcasting Corporation"s Transatlantic Sessions in 2013, which saw him performing and recording alongside internationally renowned musicians from both sides of the Atlantic. In September 2014 McLennan"s 3rd album "" was released.
Songlines Magazine said, "Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene".
Bright Young Folk commented, "Ewan delivers both traditional and original songs with real passion and honesty" and included a lengthy interview with McLennan in September. In November, SongLines Magazine said "Ewan McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the Scottish folk scene".
Politics
Two Spiral Earth Awards and the Alistair Hulett Memorial Prize for Political Songwriting. He sings beautifully, with great sincerity, great empathy, he"s terrific!", and indeed went on to interview McLennan on his weekly folk show.
