World Music Central proudly unveils its curated selection of the top world music albums for 2024. This year’s list includes splendid original works, masterful contemporary…
World Music Central Announces the Best World Music Albums of 2024
Tag: Altan
Altan Unveils Extraordinary Tribute to Donegal
Altan – Donegal (Compass Records, 2024) Altan has just released an album titled Donegal that celebrates the cherished Irish county where the band was formed.…
Upcoming World Music concerts at Global Arts Live
Performing arts organization Global Arts Live will be presenting a series of world music concerts in the Boston area. Adriana CalcanhottoSep 11Berklee Performance Center Cimafunk,…
Celtic CD reviews
Celtic Woman 4 – Compilation (Valley Entertainment)Julie Fowlis – Uam (From Me) (Shoeshine Records)Altan with R.T. E. Concert Orchestra – 25th Anniversary Celebration (Compass Records)…
The World Music Institute Reveals January-June 2020 Season
New York City’s World Music Institute (WMI) has announced the artists set to perform during its January-June 2020 season. Selected by Artistic Director Brian Keigher,…
Artist Profiles: Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly’s earliest musical inspiration were rock and jazz. Born and raised in Dublin, his mother was a jazz singer. All members of the band…
Artist Profiles: Dermot Byrne
Dermot Byrne, a native of Donegal, guested on two Altan albums, The Red Crow and Island Angel before joining the band in 1994. Dermot had…
Artist Profiles: Ciarán Curran
Ciarán Curran is a native of Kinawley, Co. Fermanagh, an area rich in music and song, and brings his strong family musical tradition to bear…
Music for St. Patrick’s Day 2018
St. Patrick’s Day. How exactly did the Catholic patron saint feast day of the the people of Ireland, a relatively small island in the North…
Artist Profiles: Altan
Irish traditional band Altan has had a tremendous effect on audiences and music lovers throughout the world. With their beautifully crafted award-winning recordings, ranging dynamically…