Ashley Maher’s Music of Hope and Beauty
In the midst of stressful times, why not take a break, relax, sip some tea, and listen to Tree to Tree. This is Ashley Maher’s…
Scottish 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:…
RedGorilla Music Fest 2008 Accepting Showcase Submissions
Austin, Texas (USA) – RedGorilla Music Fest is accepting submissions from bands, solo artists, and DJs to showcase at RedGorilla Music Fest in Austin, Texas…
Global Percussion Catalog of Grateful Dead’s Percussionist Mickey Hart Reissued by Shout! Factory
Los Angeles (California), USA – Shout! Factory will be reissuing a series of titles from the catalog of the Grateful Dead’s legendary percussionist Mickey Hart.…
Award Winning Garifuna Star Andy Palacio Seriously ill
Jacob Edgar, president of Cumbancha Records, reported this morning that world music star Andy Palacio‘s health has seriously deteriorated. "We’re deeply saddened to report that…
Shanghai Children’s Palace Arts Troupe in the UK
On Saturday 9 February (5pm) The Journal Tyne Theatre in Newcastle will play host to one of the world’s most extraordinary theatrical troupes as the…
Tinariwen performs at the Cedar in Minneapolis
Their music, played on a handful of electric guitars and one bongo drum, is as arresting as their costume. Saturday evening, shortly after eight o’clock,…
Galician and Shetland Nights and Workshops, Highlights at Celtic Connections on January 19
The Saturday January 19 schedule at Celtic Connections is extensive. Highlights include the Galician Night featuring renowned instrumentalists Xosé Manuel Budiño, Mercedes Peón & the…
Celtic Diaspora, Folk Blues and Pan Celtic Sounds on January 18 at Celtic Connections 2008
Glasgow, Scotland – The program for January 18 at Celtic Connections 2008 includes Scottish duo The Cast, Irish-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies, Friday Night Blues…
May She Bloom and Grow
Sevda Gul Acdi ‘A Flower in Bloom’ (Network Medien 495119, 2007) I’m not sure how many superstars there are in or from Azerbaijan (which borders…
Glasgow Festival of Songwriting in January 2008
Coinciding with the concerts at Celtic Connections, another festival will be taking place. It is not meant to compete with Celtic Connections, but rather to…