Wilkesboro (North Carolina), USA – MerleFest 2006, the largest American roots music gathering, will feature three outstanding instrument contests during the first two days of…
MerleFest 2006 to Feature Instrument Contest
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Altan, Filska and Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections 2006
Glasgow, Scotland – The seventh Showcase Scotland event takes part at Celtic Connections this weekend. The event has become a fixture in the music industry…
Portugal Props Up Portuguese Pop
Here at World Music Central we don’t normally stray into the world of popular music, but on Friday a Portuguese official announced an initiative passed…
Celtic Connections Program for Friday January 20
Glasgow, Scotland – A top Breton pipe band, Scottish and Irish collaborations, a celebration of the Gaelic language and more new talent will be present…
Will Calhoun Presents Native Lands in New York
New York (New York), USA – Half Note Records released Will Calhoun’s Native Lands in June of 2005 and now the Living Colour drummer returns…
Scottish Acts and Jazz at Celtic Connections January 19th
Glasgow, Scotland – The Celtic Connections music fest continues Thursday, January 19th, with well known Celtic acts, new talents and British jazz. Program: 01.00pm Iain…
Peter Gabriel Makes South Asia Earthquake Appeal
London, UK – British musician and world music pioneer Peter Gabriel has made an appeal through his record company, Real World. The project is called…
Basque World Music at MIDEM
Spain – Tomás San Miguel + Txalaparta, a Basque world music act from spain, will perform at the “Basque Night” at MIDEM (Cannes, France). The…
Homecomings and New Celtic Talents at Celtic Connections January 18
Glasgow, Scotland – The Old Blind Dogs, one of Scotland’s favorite acts, returns to its homeland to participate at Celtic Connections. Other major acts scheduled…
Celtic Connections Continues with Americana and Celtic Sounds
Glasgow, Scotland – Tuesday’s concerts at Celtic Connections feature a strong presence of American artists, representing country, bluegrass, Irish American and alternative bluegrass, as well…