Glasgow-based folk band Astro Bloc has released its debut album, introducing a new four-piece to the Scottish scene. The group features Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín and…
Astro Bloc Ignite Glasgow Folk Scene With Debut Album
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Celtic Folk Star Michael McGoldrick Unveils 50-Tune Collection For Session Players
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Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Pioneer and The Harder They Come Star, Dies At 81
(headline image: Jimmy Cliff – Photo credit: Vision Addict) Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor whose work helped carry reggae into mainstream world…
Devil’s Backbone Duo: Fiddlers Trace Fault Lines From Donegal To Argyll
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La Linea 2026: London Latin Festival Puts Women Front And Center
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