Biography

Slide guitar, harmonica, African blues guitar stylings and soul vocals all feature in the fresh roots sound of Robin Auld. He has released over twenty albums, with several top 20 hits in South Africa including a number one. Born in Lusaka, Zambia to Scots parents, Robin's childhood was spent alternating between Southern Africa and Scotland; a journey reflected in the African and Celtic influences in his music. He learned to play the guitar by listening to Hendrix, Ry Cooder and Neil Young, also absorbing influences from the various guitarists of Southern Africa to make a contemporary roots mix. His solo live performances are both powerful and intimate, while his electric band shows are energetic and inspiring. Based in Cape Town, he has performed and recorded in New York, London, Glasgow and Nashville, opening for and performing with acts such as Lloyd Cole, Angelique Kidjo, Osibisa, Michelle Shocked, Jackson Brown and Seasick Steve. Festivals he's performed at include Cambridge Folk Festival, Tartan Hearts, Gold Coast Ocean Fest, and Womad. He tours at home and abroad solo acoustic with a stompboard and loop pedal, and with an electric trio.