Glasgow and Speyside folk group The Way North won Battle Of The Folk Bands 2026 at Celtic Connections on Saturday, January 31. The final took…
The Way North Take The Battle Of The Folk Bands 2026 Crown
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Folk Showdown In Glasgow – Meet The 2026 Finalists
Organizers have confirmed the five finalists for the Battle of the Folk Bands 2026, held during Celtic Connections in Glasgow. The shortlisted acts are: Àirdan,…
Afrobeat Icon Gets Lifetime Achievement Grammy Honor
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Trad Triumphs In Aberdeen At MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2025
The 23rd annual MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards took place at Aberdeen’s Music Hall on December 6. The event honored leading figures in Scottish…
Spain’s Influential Flamenco Contest Crowns New Stars
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