One of the highlight concerts added to the Celtic Connections 2015 line up include Horizons which is a new partnership project promoting music from the British Isles’ constituent nations and regions in the international market. Horizon’s focuses on singers and songwriters. Representing the home team is multi-award-winner Karine Polwart, whose songs’ poetic lyrical economy, understated emotional intensity and uncanny human empathy are all exquisitely articulated in her radiantly incisive voice.
From England comes the much loved Barnsley vocalist Kate Rusby, having earned another fistful of glowing reviews for her 2014 album Ghost, while her husband, singer and banjo ace Damien O’Kane, showcases the resonant vocals and interpretative affinity with Northern Irish material that have earned him comparisons with Paul Brady and Len Graham.
Bilingual Welsh balladeer Al Lewis features in his new country-folk duo with Mississippi-born Alva Leigh, and Ireland’s Declan O’Rourke performs fresh material from his most recent album Howlin’ Lowly Moons.
Horizons
Fri 16 January, 8:30pm
Old Fruitmarket, £18
More at www.celticconnections.com
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
