James Yorkston

James Yorkston
Yorkston in 2010
Background information
Born
James Patrick Yorkston Wright

(1971-12-21) 21 December 1971
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
OriginKingsbarns, Fife, Scotland
GenresFolk
OccupationsMusician, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, piano, banjo, bouzouki, nyckelharpa, concertina,
LabelsDomino Recording Company, Fence Records
Member ofYorkston/Thorne/Khan
Websitejamesyorkston.co.uk

James Yorkston (born James Patrick Yorkston Wright; 21 December 1971) is a Scottish folk musician, singer-songwriter and author from the village of Kingsbarns, Fife. He has been releasing music since 2001. As well as recording as a solo artist, he has released music with his backing band the Athletes, as part of the Fence Collective, and as a member of the trio Yorkston/Thorne/Khan. He has also written fiction and non-fiction books.

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