Celtic Connections 2008 came to a close tonight, after an extremely successful 15th festival. This was the festival’s second year of principal sponsorship with international…
Over 120,000 Attended Successful Celtic Connections 2008
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CD release Tour for al-Fursan at-Talatha (the "Three Musketeers") by the Arabesque Music Ensemble
The Arabesque Music Ensemble (formerly the Chicago Classical Oriental Ensemble) will be touring to present the new CD, al-Fursan at-Talatha (the "Three Musketeers") . Al-Fursan…
Final Night Sunday 3 January at Celtic Connections 2008
The final day aof celtic Connections 2008 will be Sunday, February 3rd. The program for Sunday includes the New Voices Series with Patsy Reid, a…
Bill Wyman, Capercaillie, and Fusions at Celtic Connections 2008
The 2 February program at Celtic Connections 2008 includes former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, Angus Grant, Bill Wyman, Koshka World Gypsy & Jazz Band…
Transatlantic Sessions, Breton Night and Friday Night Blues February 1st at Celtic Connections 2008
The international focus of Celtic Connections 2008 continues February 1st with the Transatlantic Sessions, Breton Night, Friday Night Blues, Fiona Mackenzie & Friends, Catherine Feeny…
Mambo Kings Author to Publish Novel and Memoir
Hyperion Books announced Tuesday that it will publish Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos’s "Beautiful Maria of My Soul," a companion novel to his The Mambo…
Denver Folk & Roots Music Festival 2008 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Announces Official Artist Lineup
Denver, Colorado (USA) – Swallow Hill Music Association announced its official artist lineup for its Second Annual Denver Folk & Roots Music Festival on Friday,…
European Union Court Mixed Ruling on File Sharing
Tuesday a top European Union court, based in Luxembourg, handed down a mixed decision to the recording and film industries by refusing to force telecommunications…
World Choirs, The Duhks with Tim O’Brien, and Renowned Scottish Acts on January 31 at Celtic Connections 2008
Infusing her native Gaelic song traditions with world and contemporary influences, Alyth McCormack shares the bill January 31 at Celtic Connections 2008 with pioneering Scottish…
African Soul Rebels Tour 2008 featuring Salif Keita, Tony Allen and Awadi
UK – After three series of acclaimed concerts, the African Soul Rebels tour has raised its game further for 2008, uniting two legends and a…