Formed in 2014, the duo Alma Menor was born from a creative partnership that began in 2011 between accordionist Tiago Marques and bagpiper Tiago Morais. From the beginning, the project stood out for its originality and continuous exploration of new soundscapes. Their debut album, Em Tons de Aguarela (2018), introduced their distinct fusion of bagpipes and accordion and featured collaborations with acclaimed musicians from the Portuguese traditional music scene.
In 2025, Alma Menor revealed Raízes de Xisto, the first chapter of an ambitious trilogy that redefines Portuguese traditional music through meticulous composition and innovative performance. 2025 marks a new milestone with the creation of new arrangements of pieces by Carlos Paredes, more original material, and the reinforcement of their reputation as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary Portuguese folk. Two new official videos accompany this release, offering powerful visual interpretations of their evolving sound.

Gig in the Gallery is free to attend with no ticket required.

Gig in the Gallery is sponsored by Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central.

The Artists

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The Venue

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This historic building which is a public museum throughout the day, makes for a stunning venue for a piping performance. All of our events at Kelvingrove Museum are free and don't require a ticket.

Accessibility
Kelvingrove Museum has a good access from front and back entrances, with ramps and lift throughout. The Centre Hall where the performance takes place is all on one level. You can see full access innformation at AccessAble here

Event Sponsor

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Double Tree by Hilton Glasgow Central