Scottish and English Legends and Balkan Night at Celtic Connections 2008
Celtic Connections 2008 presents renowned acts Martin Simpson, Bert Jansch & Espers with Eliza Carthy, Balkan Night with Balkanopolis & Kries, Dougie MacLean with Cherryholmes,…
View More Scottish and English Legends and Balkan Night at Celtic Connections 2008Andy Palacio Funeral and Tribute Concert
Belize will honor the late Andy Palacio this week with a tribute concert on Friday, January 25, in the morning. The concert will be held…
View More Andy Palacio Funeral and Tribute ConcertDazzling Global Stringband
Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny’s Mozaik Changing Trains (Compass, 2008) Veteran instrumentalists Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny have recreated their Pan-European ensemble under the name…
View More Dazzling Global StringbandUnusual Suspects and Star-studded Line-up of Singers January 22 at Celtic Connections 2008
Celtic Connections 2008 presents A’ Adam’s Bairns on January 22, with a star-studded line-up of singers includes Rod Paterson, Tich Frier, Nick Keir, Steve Byrne,…
View More Unusual Suspects and Star-studded Line-up of Singers January 22 at Celtic Connections 2008Ethiopian Singer Tigist Shibabaw of Bole 2 Harlem Dies in Bahar Dar
Ethiopian Singer Tigist Shibabaw died in Ethiopia last week. Details are not known as to the cause of death or the exact date of her…
View More Ethiopian Singer Tigist Shibabaw of Bole 2 Harlem Dies in Bahar DarNamgyal Lhamo’s Second Coming
As ethnic Tibetans across the globe get ready to celebrate Losar-Tibetan New Year in February 2008, Netherlands based Tibetan singer/songwriter Namgyal Lhamo gets ready for…
View More Namgyal Lhamo’s Second ComingWorld Music with Baaba Maal, Accordion Masters and Karan Casey Highlights January 21 at Celtic Connections 2008
Celtic Connections 2008 opens its doors to world music, inviting Senegalese music star Baaba Maal. Accordion fans will be treated to an accordion fest with…
View More World Music with Baaba Maal, Accordion Masters and Karan Casey Highlights January 21 at Celtic Connections 2008Mbira Master Hakurotwi Mude Dies at 72
One of Zimbabwe’s most famous Shona singers and renowned mbira player, Hakurotwi Mude, died the second week of January. “With a heavy heart, we write…
View More Mbira Master Hakurotwi Mude Dies at 72Prominent Belizean Musician Andy Palacio Passes Away After Heart Attack and Stroke
Andy Palacio, an iconic musician and cultural activist in his native Belize and impassioned spokesperson for the Garifuna people of Central America, was declared dead…
View More Prominent Belizean Musician Andy Palacio Passes Away After Heart Attack and StrokeScottish Fiddle and Song, Solas and Altan Highlights of Celtic Connections 2008 on Sunday, January 20
Sunday’s program for Celtic Connections 2008 includes Irish Celtic stars Altan, renowned American group Solas, Songs of Scotland, fiddler Gavin Marwick and numerous workshops. Program:…
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