Musician Dictionary

James Yorkston

Scottish folk musician · Scottish folk musician, singer-songwriter & author

DescriptionScottish folk musician
Source: Wikidata
Born1971-12-21
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceKingsbarns
Source: Wikidata
AreaUnited Kingdom
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryGB
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsongwriter singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Genrestraditional folk music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsDomino Recording Company Fence Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofJames Yorkston and the Athletes Yorkston/Thorne/Khan The Fruit Tree Foundation The Big Eyes Family Players Yorkston/Thorne/Ghatak Huckleberry Yorkston / Thorne / Khan Yorkston / Thorne / Ghatak Yorkston / Jaycock / Langendorf
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

J. Yorkston JY James James Patrick Yorkston Wright James Yorkson James Yorkstone Yorkston

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Identifiers

mbid: 6a9e9e71-916f-4ac3-b9c4-7aa520b7d97a · wikidata: Q6249792 · isni: 0000000122838865 · discogs: 95409 · apple_music: 29292782 · spotify: 53aQwuzlyn4vxxUs6Edlqw

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