<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Alba McVicar Reyes' Portfolio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out my digital portfolio! ]]></description><link>https://albamcvicar.wixsite.com/portfolio/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:13:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://albamcvicar.wixsite.com/portfolio/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Salts announce ‘Songs from the Sea’ show and June-August dates for this summer season]]></title><description><![CDATA[An article I wrote for Folk &#38; Honey on folk-rock band 'The Salts' and their performance schedule for the 2025 summer season]]></description><link>https://albamcvicar.wixsite.com/portfolio/post/the-salts-announce-songs-from-the-sea-show-and-june-august-dates-for-this-summer-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6856d1c201c622a34dcada86</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional Writing]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5233_b384aedf0d7048b28a2b8dbb06961af6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alba mcvicar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[iyatraQuartet’s new musical journey into the Wild Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[An article I wrote for Folk &#38; 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Honey editor Alba McVicar as she reviews Sandy Kilpatrick's live gig at King Tut's in Glasgow, and her follow-up interview with him to discuss his career highlights and upcoming releases. ]]></description><link>https://albamcvicar.wixsite.com/portfolio/post/feature-sandy-kilpatrick-comes-home-to-a-heartfelt-showcase-of-local-folk-talent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68332b8e905d5dd1ac1242cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional Writing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Creative Writing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5233_77a5ce10fe6041dca8be6aad8522fe6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_724,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alba mcvicar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners the catalyst for a new era of Hollywood?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An article I wrote for Presspeak Ptv on Sinners' bizarre release model.]]></description><link>https://albamcvicar.wixsite.com/portfolio/post/is-ryan-coogler-s-sinners-the-catalyst-for-a-new-era-of-hollywood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68332e03d575207f49171c03</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional Writing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5233_014b11ef4f4240b29d3efc41cd587039~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alba mcvicar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Spring Folk Festival launches May 24th]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fresh day of musical performances at Dummer Down Brewery in Hampshire A brand new festival launches next month, on Saturday the 24th of...]]></description><link>https://albamcvicar.wixsite.com/portfolio/post/late-spring-folk-festival-launches-may-24th</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68332ada31c7b50b3b06983a</guid><category><![CDATA[Professional Writing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5233_87dc2a06e1bc40e597c37caf19d10cc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_909,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>alba mcvicar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Tradfest Kicks Off Next Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tradfest returns to Edinburgh to showcase Scotland’s wealth of talent with 11 days of music, film and storytelling! 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