Catriona Watt Wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award
The BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Award was won by Gaelic singer Catriona Watt. The BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician…
Celtic Connections 2007 events for Monday 29th January
Glasgow, Scotland – As Celtic Connections enters into the final week, the Classic Albums strand is completed with a special performance of a seminal 1973…
Sevara Nazarkhan’s Sen Available in Spring 2007
UK – The much-awaited new album from the Uzbek diva will be available in spring. Sevara likes to explore new areas in her music and…
Daby Touré Finalizes New CD
UK – Daby Touré has been putting the finishing touches to Stereo Spirit, his new album for Real World Records. Mixing the tracks was finished…
Vieux Farka Touré Remix Contest with Creative Commons
New York (NY), USA – Creative Commons, Modiba Productions and Global Beat Fusion have joined forces to present the Vieux Farka Touré/ “Ana” Remix Contest.…
A successful first week for Celtic Connections 2007
Glasgow, Scotland – In a successful first week for Celtic Connections 2007, the 19-day festival has already seen a whole host of highlights. This year’s…
Reggae the Easy Way
Various Artists Six the Hard Way (Heartbeat 11661-7829-2, 2006) In case you can’t afford the whole line of Studio One reggae reissues recently put out…
Celtic Connections 2007 Presents Swedish, Breton and Scottish Acts and Pipe Band Extravaganza on Saturday January 27th
Glasgow, Scotland – The Classic Albums strand continues at today’s Celtic Connections 2007 festival, with a live performance of an album that many critics agree…
Exhilarating Flamenco Chill Out
Chambao Pokito a Poko (Sony Music Spain/Norte, 2005) One of the finest world music CDs from Spain is now available in North America. Pokito a…
Scottish Talent, Piper Tribute, Blues and Fiddlin’ at Celtic Connections 2007 Friday 26th January
Glasgow, Scotland – Showcase Scotland continues and the Celtic Connections line-up is filled with fresh Scottish talent. Elsewhere on the Friday program, a host of…