Erin Ruth – Erin Ruth (self-released, 2023) Vocalist Erin Ruth has released a precious, moving and beautiful album deeply grounded in Celtic music. The self-titled…
Erin Ruth Explores Celtic Heritage on Debut Album
Tag: Irish folk music
Clannad Announce ‘In A Lifetime’ 2023 North American Tour
Influential Irish contemporary folk music band Clannad has announced the upcoming ‘In A Lifetime‘ North American farewell tour. The famed Celtic music band will be…
Celtic Colours International Festival Shares Lineup for 2023
The lineup for the 2023 Celtic Colours International Festival has been announced. The Celtic music festival, taking place from October 6 to October 14, 2023,…
Karan Casey’s “Nine Apples of Gold” Album Explores Themes of Resilience and Female Empowerment
Karan Casey – Nine Apples of Gold (Crow Valley Music, 2023) Karan Casey, the brilliant Irish vocalist, put together her new album “Nine Apples of…
Enchanting and Timeless: Amelia Hogan Soars with ‘Taking Flight’
Amelia Hogan – Taking Flight (self-release, 2022) American vocalist Amelia Hogan performs beautiful traditional folk music from Ireland, Scotland, Britain, United States, and contemporary styles…
Martin Hayes & The Common Ground Ensemble Announce UK & Ireland Tour
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble have officially announced their upcoming tour across the United Kingdom and Ireland. The tour coincides with the release…
Uilleann Piper Joey Abarta Reveals Second Solo Album ‘King of the Blind’
The celebrated Boston-based uilleann piper, Joey Abarta, has unveiled his highly anticipated second solo album, “King of the Blind,” now available for digital download and…
Acclaimed Irish Fiddler Seán Keane Dies at 76
Seán Keane, one of the finest Irish folk music fiddlers, passed away on May 7, 2023. He was best known as the fiddler for the…
Artist Profiles: Piper Cillian Vallely
Cillian Vallely, hailing from Co. Armagh, is a talented artist from a distinguished traditional Irish music family. Vallely’s parents, Brian and Eithne Vallely, are the…
The Enchanting World of Ireland’s Uilleann Pipes
(Headline image: Roosebeck Uilleann Pipes) The Uilleann pipes, also known as the Irish pipes, are a form of bagpipes that are unique to Ireland. These…