Lau Scotland, UK
'Lau are a remarkable band – the most musically adventurous trio in British folk – exquisite and hypnotic, musicianship at
its best’
★★★★★ THE GUARDIAN
‘This is music of such stunning creativity – one of most thrilling live bands’ SUNDAY HERALD
‘Instrumental virtuosity’ MOJO
‘Intoxicating, mesmerising music’
BBC MUSIC Magazine
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