A YOUNG singer who has performed on stage with some of Scotland’s best-known musicians is staging her own ‘kitchen concert’ on World Down…
Matilda MacIntyre, 20, who is from Strathaven, first started the online gigs during lockdown with the help of her musical parents – songwriter, guitarist and record producer Douglas MacIntyre and singer Katy Lironi.Katy explains: “We’ll be performing some of Matilda’s favourite songs along with Makaton signs, and there will be a link for anyone who would like to donate.
The date was selected to signify the triplication of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome. Matilda, who has Down’s Syndrome, is no stranger to performing. She is part of Choir 21, and sang on stage at Sandfest, a fundraising concert for DSS at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall featuring The Bluebells, Altered Images, Justin Currie and James Grant. Matilda’s aunt is Clare Grogan of Altered Images.Comments & Moderation
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