Why it's time for Scottish folk to change its tune

In trad Scots music, it seems the bigger the bang the better – which means all-male bands tearing up the place. Why are so many musicians falling back on retro macho stereotypes – and who are the women challenging the status quo? This year’s Celtic Connections festival is billed as “a celebration of inspiring women artists”. Headline acts at the Glasgow festival include Roberta Sá, Olivia Newton John, Martha Wainwright and Karine Polwart. Thursday’s ope