Shetland, Scotland — 25 March 2026 · AON: THE GATHERING

Introducing Finn Moray's Third Featured Artist, Lisa Manson: The Interview

A heartfelt conversation with the Shetland singer, filmed on location in her mother's croft and led by Richard Gordon

Lisa Manson — Photograph by Rory Raitt

We're delighted to share this full interview with Lisa Manson, the third featured artist in AON: THE GATHERING.

Lisa is a proud Shetlander, and this is a truly heartfelt conversation with the well known Scottish presenter and broadcaster Richard Gordon. She speaks with warmth, sincerity and quiet grace, offering a beautiful insight into who she is, where she comes from and the sense of place that shapes her voice.

There is real depth in Lisa's words. Her pride in Shetland comes through naturally, and so too does the feeling, honesty and character that make her such a special part of this project. It is an interview full of soul, and one that captures the person behind the music with real elegance.

Watch the Footage

Lisa Manson: The Interview (Short Edit)

"There is real depth in Lisa's words. Her pride in Shetland comes through naturally, and so too does the feeling, honesty and character that make her such a special part of this project."
— David SheretFounder of Finn Moray

"Muddy Bay is the Scandinavian name for Lerwick. It's fire, sea, land, farming, crofting, the Viking presence. It's the whole very proud to be a Shetlander. That's how I hear it, and I think other Shetlanders will feel the same way when they listen."
— Lisa MansonFeatured Artist, AON: THE GATHERING

The Short Version and the Full Interview

Above is the short edit of Lisa's interview with Richard Gordon. Below is the full-length interview, filmed on location in Shetland and directed by Calum Youngson and David Sheret. It is also available on Finn Moray TV.

Lisa Manson: The Full Interview with Richard Gordon

Welcome, Lisa

The full video interview is included in the article, and we're very proud to welcome Lisa to the Finn Moray family. She brings not only talent, but also identity, heart and a genuine connection to the community and landscape that have helped form her.

We hope you enjoy the interview and take as much from it as we did.

Welcome, Lisa. We're honoured to have you with us.

Watch the Other Interviews

Lisa is the third featured artist to be interviewed for AON: THE GATHERING. If you haven't seen them yet, catch up on the previous two:

1.Adele Henderson — The First Live Voice of AON: THE GATHERING 2.Rhuaridh McHardy — The Second Live Voice of AON: THE GATHERING

Support the Cause

If Lisa's words have moved you, there's a simple way to be part of what we're building. Every purchase through the Finn Moray shop flows directly through the Social Compact. Fifty per cent of net profits go back into Scottish communities. Twenty-five per cent of artist revenue goes directly to the singers on AON: THE GATHERING. The rest sustains the project so we can keep finding voices like Lisa's.

Buy AON: THE CALL, pick up a piece of Finn Moray merch, or simply share this interview with someone who'd appreciate it. Every bit of support helps fund the next recording session, the next singer, the next community that gets to see itself reflected in music.