At the grand old age of twenty six, twin sisters Jennifer and Hazel Wrigley, have released their new album called Skyran which means to glitter brightly in Old Orkney Norn. It is their fifth duo album and marks ten years since the release of their first one 'Dancing Fingers'. Released under their own label Geo Sound named after the beach in Deerness where they used to play as children.
It was recorded in February 2001 and contains many original compositions and some previously un-recorded Orkney tunes featuring a small handful of favourite Orkney musicians on fiddle, double bass and accordion.
A particular feature of their style is the almost telepathic attunement often experienced by pairs of twins which is abundantly evident in the Wrigleys' playing. There's a beguiling ease and artfulness about their sound built out of their restless musical inquisitiveness and inventiveness.
The theme of the album is based around the Picts who were thought to be little painted people who disappeared without trace. They are believed to have been confused with the trowie's/fin folk who were addicted to fiddle music.
Skyran has resulted in a unique collaboration with a range of jewellery from Sheila Fleet.
Jennifer and Hazel can also be heard as the "Blue Bonnets" on Trip to Scotland, on Heat the Hoose 2.
Jennifer can be heard on Birlin' Fiddles.